Description
Stanton House are partnering with a leading energy business to recruit an International Accountant on an initial 2 months basis. The business has recently had significant investment which has dramatically increased their market valuation.
The brand has lately acquired a German based business. You will partner with the Group Finance Director to support with the running of the German finance department.
The hiring manager for the role stated that:
"It is important that the individual speaks German so that they can successfully partner with the German business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accountant to work for a pioneering business on a global level."
To successfully deliver in the role you will need to:
- A qualified accountant (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA).
- Fluent in German.
- Have a track record of partnering with director level stakeholders.
- Technically strong around financial reporting and financial/management accounting.
- Experienced process improvement and can drive technical efficiencies.
- Experienced with using an ERP system
- Be willing to travel to Germany for 4/5 days over the length of the contract.
A little more information about the role
- Play a pivotal part in ensuring that the new ERP system (Workday) is Embedded into the German business.
- Develop financial control and financial reporting procedures from scratch.
- Undertake process improvement and drive efficiencies across the acquired business.
- Business partner with the Group FD and the senior executives of the German entity.
- Ensure the acquired business is aligned to group processes.
If you deliver on the remit, there is a likely possibility that you will be extended to play a part in further global rollouts across other international entities like France, Spain and Australia.
German language skills are essential - we can't consider individuals who do not meet this requirement. Additionally, due to the volume of applications, I will be unable to provide individual feedback.