Regional Financial Controller; m​/f​/d

Position: Regional Financial Controller (m/f/d)
Location: Germany

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and hands‐on
** Regional Finance Director
** to lead and optimize our regional finance function. In this key role, you will oversee financial accounting systems, reporting and analysis, business planning, treasury management, and support Corporate M&A and other strategic initiatives. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.##
** Key Responsibilities**###
** Finance, Accounting & Systems Management
*** Build and maintain efficient, cost‐effective accounting systems, policies, and procedures aligned with regional and corporate requirements.
* Ensure accurate implementation of
** accounting treatments and corporate financial policies.
*** Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across financial and accounting processes.
* Own and maintain regional accounting policies in line with Group and statutory standards; proactively highlight deviations.
* Develop the finance team, ensuring strong internal controls, proper segregation of duties and effective backup structures.
* Lead key financial reporting, including monthly budget‐to‐actuals and DSO performance.### ###
** Corporate Support & Strategic Initiatives
*** Support pre‐ and post‐acquisition processes for regional M&A targets.
* Engage with external partners to optimize corporate structure, ensure compliance and enable effective tax management.
* Prepare or support f
** inancial analyses
** for acquisitions, capital projects, and other strategic initiatives.
* Partner with Corporate to ensure treasury activities are current, aligned with best practices, and effectively managed.### ###
** Leadership, Reporting & Analysis
*** Lead the annual budgeting process for P&L, capital planning, headcount and KPIs.
* Contribute to strategic planning updates and scenario analyses.
* Ensure accurate statutory and legal entity reporting.
* Coordinate interim and year‐end external audits.
* Consolidate and report regional results, including business line and Global Business Unit reporting.
* Solve day‐to‐day issues and escalate risks appropriately.
* Build strong partnerships with regional operational and financial leaders.
* Analyze financial results and key drivers; compare performance to budget, prior year and FX‐adjusted forecasts.
* Prepare monthly reporting packages and participate in Finance and Regional Operations review meetings.
* Collaborate with global and regional teams to enhance forecasting, analysis, and information flow.
* Coach, develop, and mentor team members to support long‐term succession planning.
* Advise and support the Regional SVP in achieving strategic and operational goals.##
** Preferred Qualifications & Experience
*** University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
* Accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
* ** 5+ years
** of progressive finance experience.
* Experience with ERP system…