Head of Accounting

Job title : Head of Accounting
Location : Germany
Contact : Sharif Omar
Call : Sharif
Email : email Sharif
Reference : 2562613

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners are partnering with a Private Equity backed FMCG business who are looking to secure a Head of Accounting to further enhance the strength of their finance leadership team.

This position will report to the CFO of the business with full ownership of the month end, year-end, audit, tax and compliance of the business.

The business is based near Essen and has annual revenues of €180m and is highly profitable.

The Head of Accounting will form a key part of the finance leadership team as the business continues to executive its strategic growth plans and works towards a future exit.

 

THE ROLE:

This opportunity with have remit for the full Accounting / Financial Controllership of the business, where you will be tasked with the ongoing development of internal processes and utilisation of technology.

In addition to leading the day-to-day accounting, you will also take on a range of ongoing finance transformation projects.

Key responsibilities

  • Reporting directly into the CFO, you will take full responsibility and ownership of internal accounting processes.

  • Leading an accounting team of 15 with 4 direct reports, where you will also offer key mentorship and development to your Managers and the wider team.

  • This includes the leadership and development of specific Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Financial / Management Accounting and Tax teams.

  • Working in close collaboration with the Head of Commercial Finance, forming the finance Senior Leadership Team of the business alongside the CFO.

  • Develop and implement processes to further enhance monthly reporting cycles and management accounts.

  • Overseeing and leading the Statutory Accounting and Year End / Audit process for the business.

  • Cash Flow management and forecasting.

  • Promote utilisation and development of the accounting ERP system, driving further process efficiencies within the finance team.

  • Ensuring key tax return and compliance deadlines are met.


THE REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree or equivalent in a Finance related subject.

  • Proven Head of Accounting / Financial Controller related experience, demonstrating strong leadership skills and an innovative approach to your work.

  • Fluent Business German.

  • Private Equity experience would be a nice to have, but this is not a requirement.