German speaking Financial Operations Manager

German Speaking Financial Operations Manager 


Location
Hybrid: Central London office 3 x days a week


Language Requirements for the job
Fluency in English and German is essential


About the Company
Our client is a global consulting and financial advisory firm, working with senior leaders (CEOs, governments, large organisations) across the world.


The Role
They now wish to hire a German speaking Financial Operations Manager to manage the function of the client engagement team. The main focus of the job will involve overseeing ongoing work-in-progress and accounts receivable management, ensuring highly efficient client invoicing and accounting.


Key Responsibilities of the job:
 

• Manage the engagement accounting process of the team 
• Design and develop efficient and effective procedures across multiple geographic markets 
• Supervising staff located in multiple locations, setting group goals and objectives
• Lead the execution of high quality and detailed work product
• Monitor work in process on engagements and working effectively with engagement teams
• Oversee complete and accurate monthly financial statements 
• Act as a key point of contact for the external auditors for engagement accounting transactions
• Act as a business partner to colleagues across functions and consulting communities
• Collaborate successfully with engagement personnel and finance colleagues to continuously improve the entire order to cash value stream

 

Candidate Profile:
 

• Fluent German and English speaker. Other languages are an advantage but not essential
• University Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent field of study
• Experience in an operational or functional role, ideally in a business services background
• Experience working within a global enterprise and performing transactions in multiple currencies
• Supervisory leadership experience with experience coaching and developing talent
• Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities effectively 
• Experience leading complex initiatives and improving processes 
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Strong decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Client service mindset with exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ERP Systems (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana Cloud) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Salary & Benefits:
Negotiable £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus of 15% - 25% and excellent benefits.


To be considered for this role with a global consultancy, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes