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Zadient Technologies

. Overall responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Procurement and Human Resources .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBitterfeld-Wolfen • GermanySeniorLead💰 €1 - €150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Procurement, and Human Resources, with a strong focus on financial planning, budgeting, and operational management. Proficient in managing teams and driving strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and optimizing profitability.

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Finance BudgetingForecastingManufacturing Cost AccountingGerman Employment LawTeam Management

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Hard Skills

FinanceAccountingControllingProcurementHuman ResourcesFinancial ReportingCost AnalysisOPEX ControllingCAPEX ControllingInventory Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAssertivenessDecisivenessEntrepreneurial Thinking

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeERP SystemsDigital Processes

Industry Keywords

Chemical ProcessSi ProductionSiC ProductionLegal ComplianceCorporate Records

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Procurement and Human Resources
Lead the strategic and operational development of commercial functions within the Zadient Technologies group
Manage liquidity planning, budgets, forecasts and regular management reporting
Lead accounting, monthly closing, financial reporting, cash management and tax filings with external advisers
Analyze costs, margins and variances while ensuring accurate information and effective internal controls
Support strategic, economic and entrepreneurial decisions by analyzing business performance indicators and optimizing profitability and cost structure
Review and assess contracts with project managers and technical management
Manage entity administration, insurance, contracts and corporate records while ensuring legal compliance
Lead payroll and local HR administration with service providers in alignment with Group policies
Further develop and digitalize commercial processes and structures
Act as point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, public authorities and other external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable commercial qualification
At least 7 years of professional experience in a senior commercial position, including team management
Sound knowledge of Finance and Accounting, Controlling, Procurement and Human Resources
At least 4 years of experience in industry (chemical process, Si or SiC production, etc.)
Experience in working with auditors, tax advisors, public authorities and external business partners
Strong experience and expertise in finance budgeting, forecasting, manufacturing cost accounting, product costing, OPEX, inventory and CAPEX controlling
Demonstrated success in management of strategic and operational purchasing and procurement
Confident handling of business performance indicators, financial planning and reporting
Knowledge of German employment law and of relevant human resources and social security matters
Very good MS Office skills and a strong affinity for digital processes and modern ERP
Very good German and English language skills are mandatory (C1 level minimum)
Leadership, ability to build teams and manage change
Strong communication skills, assertiveness and decisiveness
Pronounced entrepreneurial thinking and acting: Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working
High level of ownership, reliability and integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to shape the finance and administration team
A dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment and an international team
Attractive, performance-based remuneration and further benefits (including Edenred, childcare allowance, Jobrad bicycle leasing)
30 days of annual leave
Remote working possible
Flexible working hours and arrangements