Financial Manager jobs in Germany

Tax Accounting & Reporting:

• Support the preparation and review of interim, quarterly, and year-end global tax provisions under IFRS and US GAAP, and assist with tax reporting deliverables from controllers and tax managers across the Group.
• Contribute to US GAAP and IFRS disclosure preparation, including reconciliation of GAAP differences, while maintaining tax provision memoranda and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX documentation and audit processes.
• Act as the key client contact, effectively communicating with clients and building strong relationships.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify and support the implementation of process improvements in tax provision and compliance functions, while monitoring and managing the implications of new accounting standards and regulatory changes, including BEPS Pillar Two.
• Coordinate the preparation of tax account reconciliations and related schedules, and assist in standardizing and embedding Group Tax Reporting processes to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in tax reporting processes through design, control, and operational enhancements, as well as managing account resourcing, budget, and delivery.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support tax reporting aspects of M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and compliance, while partnering with internal tax, accounting, and finance teams, as well as external service providers.
• Mentor and develop junior staff on ASC 740, IAS 12, and other key tax concepts, providing performance feedback, and ensuring the highest quality standards while developing team talent at all levels.
• Develop and lead onshore/offshore teams for seamless client service delivery, help set engagement strategies, connect clients with EY subject matter experts, and serve as an escalation point for client and internal teams.

Your skillset

• Experience in US GAAP and/or IFRS tax accounting provisions, as well as an understanding of the ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 frameworks. Accounting or tax qualification (e.g., tax advisor, auditor), degree qualification, and experience in corporate tax across multiple jurisdictions.
• At least C1 level in German and the ability to develop and coach team members, along with strong communication skills and collaboration with multicultural teams.
• Ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights, work in an organized manner to deliver tax accounting in a short timeframe, and possess problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.

Your mindset

• Agile: You believe that a flexible mindset is just as important for success as knowledge and skills.
• Curious: You are ambitious and committed. We are looking for people who think in terms of opportunities instead of challenges and ask targeted questions to unlock better answers.
• Collaborative : You value diverse perspectives and enjoy working in a team. We are looking for people to help us shape the future and create a working environment based on trust.

Any questions? Just call +49 6196 996 10005 and our Recruitment Center will be happy to help.

Manager, Sourcing & Supply Chain, People Consulting, Belfast or Derry/Londonderry

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the MLS sourcing strategy across a portfolio of suppliers.

• Support the establishment and management of strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive value creation.

• Help introduce and integrate AI and automation into sourcing workflows to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

• Mentor and guide junior team members in sourcing and supplier management practices.

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring supplier delivery aligns with contractual and service expectations.

• Utilise internal systems, such as ServiceNow, to optimise data and supplier performance reporting.

• Collaborate with risk, legal, and commercial teams to support supplier contracts and risk management efforts.

• Identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives within the supply chain.

• Assist in sourcing solutions for new client opportunities and bids.

• Overseeing and managing strategic and critical supplier relationships to drive high performance and develop mutually beneficial goals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management within a complex and regulated environment.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage supplier and client relationships effectively.

• Understanding of operational and third-party risk frameworks.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI, in procurement and supply chain contexts.

• Team leadership and coaching abilities.

• Experience with digital platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Coupa, SAP Ariba) is desirable.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed consulting or services environment.

To qualify for the role;

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience.

• MCIPS certification is desirable but not essential.

• Project or programme management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2) are a bonus.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Join Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) and you will be a member of a multidisciplinary team combining Assurance, Tax, Transactions and Advisory experience to help clients understand and manage their climate change issues related to new regulatory requirements, rising stakeholder concerns and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue generation.

Skills and attributes for success

• Communicating EY’s scope of services and providing guidance in the delivery of Climate Change & Sustainability Services, with an emphasis on complex and/or specialized issues within Assurance and/or technical sustainability reporting and advisory capacities
• Partnering with clients to identify and diagnose their needs and the ability to cross-sell services
• Completing high level technical reports and proposals
• Managing complex technical issues in technical discipline area
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice in area of technical discipline
• Proven track record in managing large and complex sized projects
• Undertaking a key account management role for major key clients
• Excellent business development skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A degree, preferably in business, engineering, accounting, or other sustainability related discipline
• At least 8 years of experience in audit or in a large and dynamic organizations and Climate Change & Sustainability consulting experience
• Knowledge and interest in sustainability related areas or topics
• Extensive experience working and leading in a team-based environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong project management and personnel management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional presence with the ability to engage management level clients as well as internal leadership stakeholders
• Ability to analyze complex or unusual issues in the context of client engagements and deliver insightful and pragmatic solutions

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

As part of our Platform, Solutions and Intelligence Team within a European center of excellence in Stuttgart or Munich you will consult multinational clients in cross-border and complex problems. You will take on a wide variety of tasks:

• Conception and implementation of digital transformation projects with a focus on accounting and reporting processes as well as intercompany accounting within the SAP S/4HANA environment
• Consulting of the finance organization to implement efficient finance processes as well as digitalization of business processes in NextGen-ERP-systems – from strategy development, concept preparation and process design to the optimization and implementation
• Specialized consulting services in an international environment to solve complex problems in in-house accounting, interlocked with the respective logistics, controlling and accounting processes
• Involvement in the development of innovative services and preparation of turnkey solutions for clients
• Responsibilities for project progress and technical leadership of teams

Your skillset

• University degree in economics and several years of relevant experience in consulting and collaboration with substantial, complex clients; ideally with a specialization in intercompany accounting and operational transfer pricing issues
• Deep understanding of functional problems in internal and cross-border processes
• Very good application and implementation capabilities in one or more of the following technologies: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Module FI/CO, SAP PaPM, Blackline produccts, Anaplan; Exceptional communication skills in German and English

Your mindset

• You believe that a flexible mindset is just as important for success as knowledge and skills.
• Curious:You are ambitious and committed. We are looking for people who think in terms of opportunities instead of challenges and ask targeted questions to unlock better answers.
• Collaborative

Any questions? Just call +49 6196 996 10005 and our Recruitment Center will be happy to help.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations. You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will analyze newly implemented technology solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.

As a Manager in Technology Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. You will face challenges that require innovative problem-solving and analytical skills, providing you with opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment. This role requires regular travel to meet client needs.

• Lead workstream delivery and ensure effective management of processes and solutions.
• Track deliverable completion and project status, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
• Actively participate in client working sessions, leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure.
• Lead and design workshops in the manufacturing space, gathering requirements and recommending S/4 HANA best practices to implement tailored solutions in clients’ SAP environments.
• Manage a hybrid team of offshore and onshore team members, ensuring timely project delivery and adherence to implementation schedules.
• Exhibit strong functional expertise in SAP Manufacturing, complemented by robust business acumen.
• Oversee and deliver high-quality SAP projects or workstreams.
• Provide exceptional client service by tracking project milestones, managing risks, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders regarding progress and results.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key client personnel at all levels.

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be crucial in delivering exceptional client service.

On your typical engagement, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to assess their needs and provide insights on SAP capabilities in manufacturing and quality management. You will lead requirement gathering, solution design, blueprinting, testing, and documentation. Additionally, you will work closely with stakeholders and the technical team to translate requirements into effective business solutions, overseeing configurations, customizations, and integrations with both SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to manage engagement economics and resource planning.
• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree (4-year degree).
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years of relevant experience within the manufacturing business area.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or SAP S/4 HANA, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) module.
• A proven track record of leading teams to delivery project deliverable within critical deadlines.
• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members in the manufacturing space.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Insight into best practices, benchmarking, peer company environments, and previous advisory roles pertinent to industry-specific production, quality management, and technology functions.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Consulting experience with a focus on leading project teams.
• SAP Certifications in SAP Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related production execution modules.
• Experience with SAP Quality Management (QM), Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Intercompany, Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Live.
• Experience with at least three full-cycle implementations of SAP PP and/or QM in S/4 HANA.
• Experience with newmanufacturingofferings in SAP S/4 HANA, such as DigitalManufacturing Cloud (DMC) and Product Engineering and Operations (PEO).
• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations.