Accountabilities:
The Senior Specialist in Finance will serve as a finance partner supporting accurate accounting, reporting, controlling activities, and business performance management. This role requires a proactive professional who can collaborate with stakeholders, analyze financial information, and ensure reliable financial processes across multiple business areas.
Support cost accounting activities by ensuring accurate recording, allocation, and reporting of business expenses according to established financial standards.
Monitor production accounting processes and support accurate inventory valuation activities.
Contribute to month-end closing processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Support controlling activities by providing financial insights, cost tracking, and operational analysis to business stakeholders.
Prepare and analyze financial information to support business decisions and improve performance visibility.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, resolve financial questions, and provide recommendations.
Support improvements in finance processes, reporting structures, and analytical capabilities.
Partner with internal stakeholders to present financial data, discuss business cases, and support decision-making.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, reporting requirements, and internal financial processes.
Leverage digital tools and analytics solutions to improve reporting efficiency and data accessibility.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a finance professional with experience in accounting, controlling, or financial analysis who can combine technical expertise with strong business collaboration skills. They should be comfortable working in a global, matrix environment and using data-driven insights to support operational decisions.
University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
At least 2 years of professional experience in controlling, product costing, financial analysis, general ledger, asset management, or similar finance functions.
Experience working in a production environment is an advantage.
Understanding of cost accounting and managerial accounting principles, including their connection with broader business processes.
Knowledge of accounting period-end closing procedures and financial reporting activities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare, interpret, and communicate financial information.
Detail-oriented and action-focused working style with strong ownership of responsibilities.
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Ability to work effectively within a global and cross-functional organization.
Experience with SAP, particularly FI and CO modules; SAP HANA knowledge is a plus.
Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Knowledge of German or other European languages is considered an advantage.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package based on experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities.
Eligibility for variable compensation components, including annual or performance-based bonuses.
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely and from the office.
Supplementary medical services.
Flexible benefits supporting personal well-being and leisure activities.
Life, accident, and disability insurance coverage.
Employer-supported pension plan.
Home office allowance to support flexible working arrangements.
Additional paid leave opportunities.
Opportunity to grow within a global finance organization and develop expertise across multiple business areas.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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