Strategisches Accounting

Für einen Kunden aus dem Bereich Music/Sports/Entertainment bin ich aktuell auf der Suche nach einer Person mit einem starken Accounting Hintergrund.

Aufgabenfokus: Ganzheitlicher Überblick über die deutsche Finanzstruktur

o Operational & Management Accounting (Budget, Forecast, Group Reporting).

o Prozessoptimierung (Payroll, Expenses etc.).

o Strategische Schnittstelle zum UK-Headquarter

This individual will lead day-to-day financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and implementing appropriate internal controls. They will support with broader business planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, collaborative, pro-active and excited to be embedded in a fast-paced, project-based environment within Sport and Entertainment.

This role will be based in Amberg with occasional travel to Starnberg near Munich.

TASKS:

Financial Management and Reporting:

Prepare and review monthly management accounts for group reporting and for local leadership

Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes in alignment with group timelines

Ensuring compliance with local tax legislation (employment, VAT, corporate taxes) through liaison with professional advisors

Review and approval of monthly payroll

Review and approval of operating expenses

Supporting account managers in costing and reconciling projects

Supporting shared service centre with cost coding, allocation and approvals

Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are completed in alignment with group timelines

Strategic and Commercial Finance:

Act as a business advisor to the Leadership on business planning, pricing, performance and investments

Develop clear and concise variance analyses, margin reviews, and financial scenario modeling

Support commercial teams with tracking and monitoring new business targets

Working with client and sales teams to improve the results of the business, e.g. maximising gross profit, improving cashflow

Support client and sales teams on new business efforts including RFP pricing, margin modeling, and deal support

Business Support and Audit:

Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary liaison for external and internal audits

Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Manage risk-related items including liaison with group risk team to ensure appropriate insurance policies and documentation are in place

PROFIL:

Qualifications and Experience:

Fluent in English and German

Qualified accountant (WP, certified accountant ACCA or similar)

5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a creative, experiential, sports, or manufacturing environment

Up to date knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP desirable

Experience of preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting

Experience of working in multi-currency environment desirable

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience of using Workday desirable

Demonstrated ability to build trust and work collaboratively across departments

Experience of working within a large group desirable

Required Skills/Abilities:

Pro-active approach and positive attitude

Strong commercial instinct with the ability to balance details and strategy

Experience of partnering directly with leadership and operational teams

Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills

Experience working in post-acquisition integration or matrixed environments

A passion for producing high-impact, unforgettable work

Travel required based on business needs

Rahmendaten:

Einsatzort: Amberg (4 Tage/Woche), Home Office (1 Tag/Woche), 1-2x im Monat Dienstreise nach Starnberg (1-3 Tage)

Umfang: Vollzeit

Unternehmensgröße: Ca. 45 Mio. € Gesamtumsatz in Deutschland