Senior Specialist in Finance

Accountabilities

• Support cost accounting activities by ensuring accurate recording, allocation, and reporting of business expenses according to established financial standards.
• Monitor production accounting processes and support accurate inventory valuation activities.
• Contribute to month-end closing processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Support controlling activities by providing financial insights, cost tracking, and operational analysis to business stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze financial information to support business decisions and improve performance visibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, resolve financial questions, and provide recommendations.
• Support improvements in finance processes, reporting structures, and analytical capabilities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to present financial data, discuss business cases, and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, reporting requirements, and internal financial processes.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics solutions to improve reporting efficiency and data accessibility.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in controlling, product costing, financial analysis, general ledger, asset management, or similar finance functions.
• Experience working in a production environment is an advantage.
• Understanding of cost accounting and managerial accounting principles, including their connection with broader business processes.
• Knowledge of accounting period-end closing procedures and financial reporting activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare, interpret, and communicate financial information.
• Detail-oriented and action-focused working style with strong ownership of responsibilities.
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively within a global and cross-functional organization.
• Experience with SAP, particularly FI and CO modules; SAP HANA knowledge is a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of German or other European languages is considered an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities.
• Eligibility for variable compensation components, including annual or performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely and from the office.
• Supplementary medical services.
• Flexible benefits supporting personal well-being and leisure activities.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance coverage.
• Employer-supported pension plan.
• Home office allowance to support flexible working arrangements.
• Additional paid leave opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow within a global finance organization and develop expertise across multiple business areas.