Director Group Financial Reporting

Job Title: Director Group Financial Reporting (m/w/d)

Location: Berlin – Hybrid working model

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About the role 

Purpose of this role: As Director Group Reporting, you will be the center of our external financial reporting as a public-listed company at the Frankfurt stock exchange. We are committed to excellence in external reporting, and you will foster strong collaboration across departments to ensure comprehensive and reliable external financial reporting. This role also involves leading the enhancement of the Group’s internal control system and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. External Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Pivotal role in preparing quarterly, interim, and full-year external financial reports in compliance with public listing regulatory requirements
• Central role in the preparation of the Annual Report
• Responsibility for the Group’s combined Management Report
• Contribute to the preparation of financial communication to external parties (e.g., analyst presentations)
• Following changes in regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance in external reporting
• Key contact for external auditors

2. Internal Control & Accounting Governance

• Responsibility for the continuous development of the internal control system / financial control framework and related documentation
• Supporting the continuous documentation of the Group’s accounting practices

3. Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement of group reporting processes and workflows
• Participate in central Finance projects

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and develop a small team in Berlin

5. Stakeholder Management & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with various teams across the Group to shape and ensure robust financial reporting
• Work closely with the Group CFO, other Board Members, and Group management
• Engage with business units to understand developments and provide insight
• Coordinate with external auditors

6. Special Projects & Ad-hoc Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and ad-hoc requests

Requirements & Experience:

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Experience working with a Big Four audit firm is a plus

Professional Experience:

• At least 7 years of working experience in external financial reporting in a leading role within an international Group
• Experience in supervising or leading a team in an international environment
• Proven experience in developing and implementing internal control systems and frameworks
• Experience with consolidation and reporting software
• Experience in sustainability/ESG reporting is a plus (e.g., CSRD compliance)
• Exposure to financial risk reporting, scenario analysis, and stress testing is advantageous
• Prior experience in a public company is highly valued

Skills & Competencies:

• Cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work in a multinational setting

• Strong knowledge of IFRS; solid knowledge of German commercial law (HGB)
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Motivating leadership personality with a hands-on and problem-solving mentality
• High level of engagement and initiative
• Skilled communicator and effective team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and convey complex financial information clearly
• Strong presentation and communication skills; able to interact effectively with senior finance and business leaders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong command of both English and German

The position is offered in Berlin, based on a hybrid working model and, on a full-time, permanent basis.

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