Finance Lead

About the role

They are seeking a solution-oriented Finance lead with a strong growth mindset to join their team. In this role, you will report to the German Country Manager and oversee financial processes of the German legal entities.

In your role, you will

• Oversee daily financial operations including purchasing, accounts payables and accounts receivables

• Support in financial due diligences and M&A integration processes

• Cooperate with the Group Finance organization and other stakeholders in the Mehiläinen Group

• Work on diverse business development initiatives to implement financial processes, tools and controls to improve quality, reduce manual work, and to enable the growth of the company

• Be the main point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other external contacts in Germany

• Lead, support, and prioritize tasks for the German Finance Team

• Be a standing member of the German Management Top Team

What they are looking for

• Suitable master’s degree in business and economics with a focus on finance or accounting

• At least five years of work experience in a similar position in a large or mid-sized firm / experience in Big4 audit and consulting roles

• Broad financial knowledge (German GAAP, reporting, planning, auditing, controlling, development of financial processes)

• Wide understanding of processes related to financial administration and experience of taking on new financial processes and tools into use

• Self-initiative and good planning skills

• Accuracy in your work, while also understanding the importance of materiality

• High motivation and willingness to deliver

• Good IT and Excel skills

• Excellent German and English skills both in verbal and written communication

• Ability to stand firm when needed and being comfortable with working in a matrix organization

• Willingness to travel within Germany, preferably from Frankfurt/Rhein-Main area

• Experience in leading teams and a strong sense of empathy

They also appreciate experience in ERP implementation projects, IFRS knowledge and/or experience with BI tools.

They offer you

• Versatile and responsible work in a group that is both growing and developing

• A supporting work community and a committed team that does meaningful work for the development of German healthcare

• Strong support from our Group Finance Team with a full-fledged international controlling and accounting organization

• Best possible orientation, yearly trainings on Group level, management skill courses

• Flexible working locations / home base. Company car will be provided

• Compensation ca. 70% fixed / 30% variable. LTI Program available after probation period