Head of Finance & Accounting (m/f/d)

You are responsible for operational and strategic financial planning and budgeting Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term business plans, annual budgets and rolling forecasts, translating commercial and operational assumptions into integrated financial plans. Provide financial analysis and insights to support business and management decisions, including the financial implications of commercial proposals, investments and operational initiatives. Evaluate the financial feasibility and sustainability of commercial models and business cases, including pricing, payment structures, financing arrangements and other commercial terms. Develop and maintain reliable cash flow forecasts and actively manage key working capital drivers, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and payment terms. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and maintain transparency across P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow. Develop meaningful management reporting and financial KPIs, analyze performance against budget and forecast, and provide clear financial insights and recommendations. Establish and continuously improve appropriate financial processes, controls and approval mechanisms. Drive continuous improvement of ERP and finance-related systems and processes, including standardization, efficiency and automation Support projects in terms of cost-effectiveness and goal achievement Working closely with the Japanese finance team to ensure a smooth exchange of information and transparent coordination on finance-related topics. General Management serves as a key point of contact. You will prepare financial information and analyses tailored to specific audiences and support management in steering the company through reliable reporting and well-founded evaluations. Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Finance & Accounting, ideally in an international B2B environment.
• Strong accounting knowledge and hands-on experience with financial closing and reporting.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Demonstrated experience in business planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow and working capital management.
• Experience in commercial finance, business case development and financial modelling.
• Ability to evaluate business and commercial models from the perspectives of profitability, cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Good knowledge of the relevant German accounting regulations (HGB); knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is a plusUnderstanding of tax issues and their impact on financial reporting and company financials
• Experience collaborating with external tax advisors, auditors, and international finance teams
• Ideally, experience in an international corporate environment and in collaborating with companies abroad
• Very strong analytical skills and a structured, meticulous, and independent work style
• Strong numerical aptitude and a high affinity for financial and corporate data
• Ability to translate business requirements into appropriate financial structures, processes and controls.
• Experience with ERP and finance systems and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate financial topics clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured and hands-on working style with a strong sense of ownership.
• Fluent German and English.

Wir bieten

• We take work–life balance seriously and provide flexible working conditions that support both professional and personal needs.
• We are an innovative company with a start-up mindset, offering the opportunity to actively shape structures, processes, and milestones.
• Talent development is a priority, supported through close collaboration between management, functional departments, and Human Resources.
• You will benefit from 30 days of annual leave, in addition to company holidays oncarnivals „Rosenmontag “, on Christmas Eve, and on New Year’s Eve.
• Ownership instead of just task management: We give you the opportunity to take the lead on projects independently and see them through from concept to implementation.