VP FINANCE

Job Description : VP FINANCE COLOGNE GERMANY As VP Finance (m/f/d), you will take on a key role in the finance department and actively shape the financial strategy and processes. You will lead a team of experts in the areas of accounting, treasury and accounts receivable, manage the financial processes and be responsible for strategic projects with a focus on digitalization and increasing efficiency. Financial Management: Management and development of the Accounting, Treasury and Accounts Receivable departments. Accounting: Responsibility for preparing monthly and annual financial statements for all global subsidiaries (over 30 units) as well as group financial statements. Expertise in IFRS standards is essential. Consolidation: Preparation of consolidated group financial statements and performance of impairment tests. Taxes: Monitoring of VAT and annual tax returns and introduction of control systems to ensure compliance. Process optimization: Improvement of financial and accounting processes, especially in the areas of monthly closing, forecasting and budget planning. Digitalization: Implementation of modern technologies to optimize accounting and treasury processes. Stakeholder management: building and maintaining relationships with external partners such as auditors, tax advisors and banks. Experience: Several years of experience in a senior finance position, preferably in a technology/SaaS or growth-oriented company. Expertise: In-depth knowledge of IFRS and HGB; experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and consolidation tools is an advantage. Education: Completed degree in business administration, finance or a comparable qualification; a qualification as a chartered accountant or management accountant is a plus. Leadership skills: Proven experience in leading and developing teams as well as implementing change processes. Language skills: Fluent in German and English, spoken and written. Soft skills: analytical thinking, pragmatic problem-solving approaches, strong communication skills and adaptability.

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