Head of Finance – Tax Advisor

ZEINpharma

. Overall responsibility for finance, tax, and controlling .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNauheim • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, tax compliance, and controlling, with a strong focus on automation and modern finance tools. Proven ability to lead finance teams and provide strategic insights to C-level executives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

German Tax Advisor QualificationFinancial Statement Preparation (HGB)VAT Knowledge (International)Proficiency in DATEVExperience in E-Commerce

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingTax ComplianceLiquidity PlanningKPI Framework EstablishmentContribution Margin AnalysisCost Center AnalysisForecastingFinance Process AutomationControlling Function DevelopmentReporting Function Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipEntrepreneurial ApproachStrategic ThinkingCollaborationAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Modern Finance ToolsDATEV

Certifications & Qualifications

German Tax Advisor Examination

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingRetailE-CommerceTax AuditsCross-Border E-Commerce

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for finance, tax, and controlling
Direct reporting to the C-level executive team or CEO
Responsibility for the financial accounting of all group companies
Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
Liquidity planning
Independent responsibility for VAT, including cross-border e-commerce, corporate income taxes, and tax audits
Management of external advisors
Establishment of reporting, planning, and KPI frameworks
Analysis of contribution margins by channel and product, cost centers, and forecasts
End-to-end automation of finance processes
Selection, implementation, and oversight of modern finance tools
Leadership and professional development of the finance team
Acting as a sparring partner to the CEO on investments, organizational structures, and financing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passed the German Tax Advisor examination or equivalent qualification
Several years of experience in a tax advisory firm and/or in-house corporate environment
Ideally, experience with clients or responsibility in manufacturing, retail, or e-commerce
Strong knowledge of financial statements prepared in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Strong knowledge of VAT, including international VAT
Proficiency in DATEV
Interest in and ideally experience building controlling and reporting functions
Interest in automation, AI, and modern finance tools
Hands-on and entrepreneurial approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
50% employee discount on all ZEINpharma products
Corporate Benefits program
Employee parking directly on-site
Free beverages
Short decision-making processes
Opportunities for personal development
Opportunity to shape a modern, digital finance function from the ground up