Head of Consolidation (m/f/x)

Welcome to ZEISS – a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate functions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of ZEISS. Are you an expert in accounting and consolidation with a passion for leading projects and driving digital transformation? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team and contribute significantly to the financial success of our global operations. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a dynamic team, we would like to hear from you!

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Sandra Köhler

Your Role

• Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and review of the consolidated financial statements for the ZEISS Group
• Ensure compliance with both internal accounting policies and external regulations, according to IFRS
• Serve as the main point of contact for all consolidation-related matters
• Guarantee the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and represent consolidation topics professionally to external auditors
• Provide clear and comprehensive information during the financial reporting process
• Project lead for the implementation of a new consolidation tool
• Handle special consolidation-related assignments as required
• Drive the digital transformation and process optimization of group consolidation activities
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve high performance

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are eager to take on a central role in the financial management of an international company, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Extensive experience working in an international audit firm and/or in group accounting within a multinational corporation
• Deep expertise in accounting and consolidation under IFRS standards
• Proven success in project management
• Experience in leading teams
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, as well as ERP and consolidation software (e.g., SAP SEM/BCS)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in German is not mandatory but a strong advantage