Chief / Senior Accountant

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