Senior Finance Manager / Group IFRS & Consolidation

Role Overview
We are looking for a hands‑on senior finance professional who is excited to build structures first and step into a leadership role over time. You will initially build and own IFRS and group consolidation processes from scratch and, once established, grow into a team lead role acting as a key sparring partner to the CFO for strategic planning and controlling.

Must Have

• Ability to communicate at B2 Level German.
• Expertise in HGB and IFRS.
• Ideally worked in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

Phase 1 – Build & Own

• Design and implement IFRS‑compliant group accounting and consolidation structures.
• Set up month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end consolidation processes.
• Define group accounting guidelines, policies, and documentation.
• Own intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and group reporting logic.
• Drive tooling, system setup, and process automation (incl. SAP environment).
• Act as the main contact for auditors, advisors, and IFRS‑related topics.

Phase 2 – Lead & Scale

• Build and lead a Group Accounting / Consolidation team.
• Act as the second line to the CFO for strategic planning & controlling.
• Support group budgeting, mid‑term planning, and scenario analysis.
• Provide management and board‑level insights on group financials.

Your Profile

• Strong academic background in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or related field +7 years.
• Solid HGB, IFRS and group consolidation expertise (hands‑on experience required).
• Proven experience building or redesigning financial structures.
• Comfortable working independently in an initially lean setup.
• Natural ownership mindset – you like creating things and building from scratch, not just running them.
• Leadership potential and ambition to grow into a team and strategic role.
• Fluent in English and German.