Senior Staff Financial Analyst (f/m/d)

The Senior Staff Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting for Renesas Electronics Europe.

The role covers statutory accounting, period-end closing activities, and finance process coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement in accounting processes across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and perform month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Ensure accurate statutory accounting and support preparation of statutory financial statements
• Coordinate external audits, respond to audit requests, and ensure timely closure of audit findings
• Act as key finance contact for banking, tax authorities, and external advisors
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and perform regular reconciliations
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and harmonization of accounting processes across European entities
• Support finance transformation initiatives, systems improvements, and SAP‑related enhancements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX controls (where applicable), and audit requirements
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to management and other finance teams in Europe

Key Interfaces

• Director Finance Europe
• European Accounting & Controlling teams
• Global Finance / HQ teams
• External auditors and tax advisors
• Banks and financial institutions
• Cross‑functional stakeholders (Operations, Tax, Treasury, Legal)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Professional qualification (Bilanzbuchhalter IHK, ACCA, CPA) preferred
• Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, controlling, or audit
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory accounting requirements
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred) and financial reporting systems
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Structured and pragmatic working style
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Continuous improvement and solution‑oriented thinking
• Ability to operate confidently in a complex, fast‑paced environment

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.