Head – Finance & Controlling, Financial Accounting

AS Talentbridge

Leitung von Finanzwesen und Controlling bei einer Personalberatung für ein E-Commerce-Unternehmen. Führung des Accounting-Teams, Abschlusserstellung, KPI-Steuerung und strategische Finanzplanung.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSaarbrücken • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance and accounting with a focus on digitalization and optimization of processes. Proven leadership in team development and strategic financial management, including KPI-based decision-making and compliance with tax law.

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Finance And Accounting ManagementTeam Leadership And DevelopmentKPI-Based Financial ManagementHGB Accounting ProficiencyDATEV And ERP Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationCost And Performance AccountingVAT Return PreparationGroup ConsolidationData Analysis And Interpretation

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetSolution-Oriented ApproachStructured ThinkingEntrepreneurial Mindset

Tools & Technologies

DATEVERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BilanzbuchhalterSteuerfachwirt

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceRetailFinancial ManagementTax LawInternal And External Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for finance and accounting, including continuous optimization and digitalization of all accounting processes
Technical and disciplinary leadership and development of a team of specialists
Optimization of structures and processes across the entire finance function
Preparation and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Preparation of the annual financial statements for the parent company and, if applicable, group subsidiaries
Ensuring full accounting for the parent company and, if applicable, group subsidiaries
Point of contact for accounting issues and questions regarding tax law
Preparation of monthly VAT returns
Preparation of external and internal reporting
Management and optimization of payment operations as well as result-optimised processes in accounts payable and accounts receivable management
Establishment, further development and ownership of KPI-based financial management
Controlling based on cost and performance accounting for the e-commerce/financial area in coordination with management
Sparring partner to the executive management for strategic decisions in short- and long-term planning
Point of contact for shareholders, auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurers and authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in business administration with a focus on finance, controlling or accounting, or comparable qualification, e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter or Steuerfachwirt
Several years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in an e-commerce or retail/trade environment
Proven leadership experience and enthusiasm for developing a team
Confident in accounting under HGB; group consolidation experience is an advantage
Knowledge of relevant tax law
Strong affinity for metrics and data-driven management
Confident in building, analysing and interpreting financial KPIs
High IT and digitalisation affinity
Proficient in DATEV and/or common ERP/accounting systems
Analytical, structured and entrepreneurial mindset; hands-on and solution-oriented
Business-fluent German; good English is a plus
Available immediately or at short notice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Modern working environment
Full-time role with long-term prospects
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Young and international team
Discounted membership at a modern, premium gym
Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses
Employee discounts across the entire product range
Team leisure activities and customer events at home and abroad
Attractive opportunities for further training and development