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Financial Controller – DE
Storio group. Take full ownership of financial control, statutory reporting, and financial close for all German legal entities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial control, statutory reporting, and IFRS compliance, with a strong focus on leading month-end and year-end close processes. Proven ability to manage complex accounting tasks, including inventory valuation, fixed asset management, and financial risk identification while collaborating effectively across functions.
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IFRS ComplianceFinancial ReportingOracle Fusion ERPProfessional Accounting QualificationGerman Language Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Financial ControlStatutory ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationInventory ValuationFixed Asset ManagementCash Flow ReportingAccounting Policy InterpretationFinancial Risk IdentificationProcess AutomationComplex Modelling
Soft Skills
Analytical FocusDetail-OrientedCollaborative Relationship BuildingClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelOracle WorkflowsEnterprise ERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAACCACPACIMA
Industry Keywords
German Statutory AuditGAAPFinancial TransformationMultinational Corporate EnvironmentAudit Practice
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take full ownership of financial control, statutory reporting, and financial close for all German legal entities
- Lead month-end and year-end close, preparing and submitting accurate IFRS and Group-guideline financial statements
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and deferred revenue schedules
- Own inventory valuation and accounting, including cycle counts, costing reviews, and reserve establishment
- Manage the Fixed Asset Register, capitalization assessments, depreciation schedules, audits, and impairment reviews
- Guide the Accounting Service Centre on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable workflows
- Prepare weekly cash flow reporting for Treasury and review monthly variances with FP&A
- Interpret accounting policy for local statutory, tax, and GAAP matters
- Lead the annual German statutory audit and serve as the external auditors’ main contact
- Identify financial risks over a six-month forward-looking horizon and update regional accounting procedures
- Redesign and automate the German month-end close using Oracle workflows
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex commercial transactions
- Improve internal controls by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing automated fixes
- Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive progressive accounting experience, ideally starting in a major audit practice and advancing through a multinational corporate environment
- Deep practical knowledge of IFRS, local statutory standards, and balance sheet control
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex modelling, lookup formulas, and pivot analysis
- Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP systems, ideally Oracle Fusion
- Ability to explain technical accounting matters clearly to non-finance teams and build collaborative relationships across functions
- Sharp analytical focus and detail-oriented mindset
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA, paired with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Professional fluency in German
- Track record of leading finance transformation or automation projects within an international business
- Legal right to work in the position's country without requiring sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent employment
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment
- Reasonable adjustments during interviews
- Opportunity to make an impact on products, business, and customers’ lives