Head of Finance & Accounting (m/f/d)

Frankfurt am Main Festanstellung Home Office Stellenangebot ansehen
If you are a technically strong finance leader who thrives in dynamic situations and enjoys combining operational excellence with transformation and people leadership, this opportunity offers a unique platform for impact. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

hinzugefügt 11/09/2026

  • technically strong finance leader who thrives in dynamic situations
  • combining operational excellence with transformation and people leadership

Firmenprofil

A leading international financial services provider is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting to lead and transform its accounting and finance function in Germany. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with transformation leadership, team development capabilities, and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.Working closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in an ongoing organisational transformation, strengthening processes, developing talent, and building a best-in-class finance function in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Aufgabengebiet

  • Lead and develop a finance and accounting organisation of approximately 15 professionals.
  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring high-quality reporting and financial governance.
  • Ensure compliance with HGB and IFRS requirements and oversee statutory financial statements.
  • Manage external audits and maintain a robust internal control framework.
  • Drive finance transformation initiatives, process optimisation, automation, and organisational change.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, Compliance, and Group Finance.
  • Build, coach, and recruit talent while creating a high-performing and scalable team structure.
  • Navigate ambiguity, prioritise effectively, and proactively drive solutions in a fast-changing environment.

Anforderungsprofil

  • Qualified Wirtschaftsprüfer (WP) and/or CPA is highly desirable
  • Strong expertise in HGB and IFRS accounting.
  • Proven experience leading accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance functions within complex and regulated environments.
  • Track record of managing external audits, statutory reporting, and financial governance frameworks.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams through transformation, restructuring, or organisational change.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Pragmatic, hands-on, and execution-focused leadership style.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to operate across all organisational levels.
  • Comfortable working in environments where structures are evolving and not every answer is predefined.



Preferred Background
We are particularly interested in candidates coming from:

  • Big Four firms (Audit or Advisory) or other leading audit, accounting, or consulting firms
  • Financial services, banking, payments, fintech, or similarly regulated industries

Vergütungspaket

  • Direct exposure to the CFO and senior management.
  • Opportunity to shape the future operating model of the finance organisation.
  • Significant scope for team building, talent development, and organisational redesign.
  • Visible leadership role with the ability to leave a lasting imprint on the function.
  • International and highly regulated business environment with substantial transformation agenda.
Kontakt
Lisa Best
Referenznummer
JN-082026-7079046
Telefonnummer
+491788005733

Zusammenfassung

Fachbereich
Finance & Accounting
Näheres Berufsfeld
Finanzdirektor (m/w) / CFO
Branche
Financial Services
Ort
Frankfurt am Main
Vertragsart
Festanstellung
Beratername
Lisa Best
Beraterkontakt
+491788005733
Referenznummer
JN-082026-7079046
Art des Jobs
Home Office

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