Supply Chain Financial Accounting Lead

Supply Chain Financial Accounting Lead

Company: C&A
Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Contract: 2‑year limited contract with possibility of extension

C&A is transforming its financial and operational backbone to support a more agile, data‑driven retail future. We are looking for a Financial Accounting Lead within our Supply Chain Finance function to lead the implementation of SAP/ERP Financial Accounting (FI) modules and ensure robust accounting structures and automation across global operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of SAP FI (Financial Accounting) modules, ensuring full integration of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and tax processes across multiple regions.
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions tied to sourcing, procurement, logistics, and retail sales within the ERP system.
• Design and implement accounting workflows for vendor payments, freight and duty costs, and complex intercompany transactions across diverse markets.
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring automation, accuracy, and efficiency in reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations—including specific retail finance considerations such as consignment and franchise accounting.
• Collaborate with IT to guarantee seamless integration between SAP FI, POS systems, and e‑commerce platforms.
• Lead financial data migration and validation for historical transactions, while providing comprehensive training to accounting teams on system use and compliance workflows.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in SAP FI, with strong functional knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
• Solid understanding of retail finance principles including inventory valuation, supplier invoicing, and payment terms.
• Track record of optimizing accounting operations through technology and automation.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, with the ability to bridge finance, IT, and supply chain requirements.
• Strong analytical mindset with a solution‑oriented approach to financial process challenges.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial accounting, supply chain finance, or retail accounting—ideally within the fashion retail sector.
• Proven experience in leading ERP implementations in multi‑country retail environments, including tax compliance, multi‑currency, and intercompany processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy.
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme.
• Employee discount of 20% in C&A stores.
• 30 days’ vacation.
• Corporate pension scheme.
• Mental health and wellness program.
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender‑balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio‑economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply. Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.