Finance Manager EMEA (f/m/d)

Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics GmbH is looking for a

Finance Manager EMEA (f/m/d)

Essential Functions:

• Analyze financial data and trends to support the business in decision-making
• Monitor the financial performance of the business, help set KPIs and develop measures to improve efficiency and profitability
• As part of the annual planning, determine the budgets together with the business – over the course of the year review them regularly and, if necessary, take countermeasures
• Analyze cost structures, identify opportunities to reduce costs or increase efficiency and work to improve financial processes and systems together with the business
• Develop long-term business strategies and prepare the relevant input from the finance side
• Regularly prepare financial reports and presentations to management to communicate financial position and progress in implementing strategies
• Manage accounting tasks such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cost accounting
• Oversee payment processing for Germany and France
• Lead cooperation with external tax advisors in 4 European countries (Germany, France, etc.)
• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports (i.e., monthly, quarterly, and annual closing work and reporting, ad hoc calculations, and reports on demand)
• Budget entry and forecast works for Germany (incl. branch offices) and France
• Liaise with third party suppliers (i.e., leased company cars, facility management)
• Assist with local insurance policies while liaising with Corporate
• Serve as main contact for financial, tax, customs, and social security authorities in local matters
• Intermediate User of SAP ECC6 (current), S4HANA (future)
• Provide professional support and counsel to other European locations

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your profile:

• Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and tax law or qualification as a certified accountant (“Bilanzbuchhalter”)
• Min. 10 years of experience in accounting, controlling, ideally in an international operating company
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards according to HGB and US GAAP, ideally, experience with accounting processes in other European countries
• Strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Analytical thinking skills and a structured, detail-oriented work approach
• Fluent in German and English; additional language skills are an advantage

What we offer:

A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit.

Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package including:

• Company pension scheme
• Group accident insurance
• Mobile working opportunity
• Extensive training and development offer
• Subsidized gym membership
• Jobbike
• Company events
• ...and a lot more!

This office-based position is located in Mainz (Germany).

Please send any applications to hr@edmundoptics.de.