A growing international engineering company is seeking a Head of Finance and Accounting to oversee all commercial and financial activities. As part of a planned succession and departmental restructuring, this role offers the opportunity to drive financial strategy, lead process digitalization, and guide team development at both the local and group level. The position reports directly to local executive management and functionally to Group Finance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead accounting, financial reporting, and controlling functionsPrepare and analyze annual financial statements; support audit processesManage liquidity, financial forecasting, and receivablesOversee banking, tax matters, and regulatory complianceDrive process optimization, digitalization, and KPI/reporting developmentLead cost accounting, project costing, and multi-stage billing processesManage and develop a high-performing finance and administration teamSupport IT-enabled improvements in financial systems and workflowsCollaborate with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams at the siteAct as key point of contact for internal and external stakeholdersRequirementsDegree or vocational training in finance, accounting, or business administrationSeveral years of experience in a comparable leadership role, ideally in mechanical/plant engineering or project businessStrong command of accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and controllingDemonstrated experience in team leadership and process developmentProficiency with ERP systems (e.g., BMD) and MS OfficeFluent in German and EnglishAnalytical thinker with a structured, hands-on work approachStrong implementation and communication skills
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