Chief / Senior Accountant, Pharmaceutical

Cuxhaven, Germany

English-speaking, German highly desirable

Option of relocation support

We’re looking for an experienced Chief or Senior Accountant to join an international pharmaceutical company in Cuxhaven.

This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for the German accounting function, working closely with local management, Group Finance and international stakeholders.

Whilst experience in a senior accounting role working for an international group is preferable, applicants from an international audit background, particularly from a Big 4 will be considered.

Your role

Own monthly, quarterly and annual closings under HGB & IFRS

Oversee GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets & Inventory

Manage external auditors, tax‑related accounting and compliance

Support Group reporting and consolidation

Work closely with local management and the international Headquarters

Drive process improvement and digitalisation

Provide technical support, coaching and leadership to the accounting team of 7

Package

Basic salary circa €100 EUR per annum (13 salaries)

Flexitime Monday to Friday 7am-6pm (40 hours per week)

Onsite 5 days per week in Cuxhaven

30 days holiday per annum

About you

Experienced in a senior accounting role (ideally for an international group)

Strong knowledge of HGB & IFRS

Adept working with accounting software (ideally SAP Finance)

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Fluent English; German is highly desirable (or willingness to learn German on‑site each week)

Degree in Finance/Accounting or Bilanzbuchhalter IHK (or equivalent)

Structured, proactive and collaborative approach

Candidates must be EU citizens or hold a valid EU passport and have the right to work in Germany

International working environment

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function

Growing, future‑focused industry and company

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