Financial Director

About the role:

FiSearch are working with a growing Private Equity backed real estate business to appoint a Financial Director. The company holds a portfolio of commercial properties with continued expansion planned through further investment and acquisitions.

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled finance professional who has an impressive background in previous accounting and controlling leadership roles. As the Financial Director you will report directly to the CFO and have responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting and compliance.

The position requires a high level of communication skills, therefore the candidate must be highly confident in German reading, speaking and writing as well as hold strong expertise in HGB and IFRS reporting.

The Financial Director will be responsible for:

• Regular reporting, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual statements
• Managing the accounting operations including business transactions
• Tax management and compliance procedures
• Create financial reporting models
• Responsibility for audit processes
• Enhancement of processes and automation
• Various ad-hoc workings often associated with a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant - CPA/ACCA or equivalent level qualification in finance
• 5+ years financial accounting experience including good knowledge of HGB and IFRS
• Financial reporting and management accounting experience with Tax reporting and compliance
• High ability to work to strict deadlines and through company processes
• Excellent attention to detail with high proficiency in excel
• History of process and system improvement
• Strong English and German language skills
• Highly effective collaboration and communication skills
• Previous experience leading a team

Salary: €90-100k