International Finance Accountant (m/f/d) – SAP FI & Process Excellence

Stellenbeschreibung:

International Finance Accountant (m/f/d) – SAP FI & Process Excellence

The Arntz Optibelt Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance drive belts. Optibelt products are used wherever durability and uncompromising quality are essential – in mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, agricultural technology, and the household appliance sector.

The family-owned company employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. From its headquarters in Höxter, Germany, the Arntz Optibelt Group manages nine production sites across seven countries. All of them are united by a shared commitment and a common promise: nine locations, seven countries – one standard of quality.

Your Tasks:

You actively support our international sites with monthly, annual and group financial statements prepared under German GAAP (HGB) and advise on IFRS-related topics.
As a central point of contact, you play an active role in global SAP rollouts as well as the upcoming S/4HANA transformation, taking on a subject‑matter leadership role.
You are responsible for the further development and standardisation of our finance processes within the global FI template, working closely with our ERP team.
In this role, you analyse existing accounting processes, identify optimisation potential and implement improvements independently or in collaboration with relevant departments.
You develop training materials for the FI and AA modules and conduct training sessions independently.
You contribute to intercompany reconciliations and the consolidation of international entities, ensuring compliance with group‑wide policies and guidelines.
You prepare analyses, reports and ad hoc evaluations for management, thereby supporting well‑informed decision‑making.
As part of your international responsibilities, you regularly travel to our locations worldwide to support projects on site and strengthen cross‑site collaboration.

Your Profile

You have several years of professional experience (at least 3–5 years) in accounting within an internationally operating company, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship, supplemented by certification as a Certified Accountant, ideally with additional qualification as an International Certified Accountant.
You possess strong SAP expertise that goes beyond day‑to‑day application and have ideally gained experience as a key user or in process design and optimisation.
In addition to excellent German skills, you communicate confidently in English (at least B2 level) and feel comfortable working in an international environment. Knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
Your strong analytical skills, combined with a structured and independent working style, enable you to quickly understand complex business matters.
You demonstrate a confident demeanour and stand out through strong communication skills when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
A high level of accountability and a strong team‑oriented mindset round off your profile, making you a reliable interface within the organisation.
You are willing and able to travel regularly on international business assignments.

Our Highlights

A wide range of responsibilities within a market‑leading international corporate group
A healthy work–life balance: Flexible working time models, short core working hours, remote work options, and 30 days of annual leave
Internal and external training and development opportunities
Collectively agreed remuneration and attractive benefits package: Employer contributions to occupational pension schemes, holiday pay and Christmas bonus
Employee benefits: Exclusive discounts and special conditions with over 800 national and international partners
Mobility benefits: Bike leasing options, subsidised public transport tickets, and on‑site charging stations for electric vehicles