Financial Markets Consultant providing analytical, project management support in financial markets for sustainable development initiatives. Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance evidence - based decision - making.
About the role
- Accounting & Finance Manager overseeing financial operations in Stuttgart for an AI-robotics startup. Responsible for establishing accounting frameworks, managing financial reporting, and optimizing processes.
Responsibilities
- Support the establishment of accounting structures for new manufacturing operations in Germany, including inventory accounting, cost centre frameworks, and financial controls.
- Manage the month-end close process in Germany and the United States, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting assessments for customer contracts.
- Prepare and review local GAAP financial statements, including support on management reports.
- Develop and execute monthly analytics comparing actuals vs. budget, providing insights and driving working capital improvement initiatives.
- Establish and monitor inventory accounting and control procedures, overseeing valuation, movement tracking, and physical inventory counts across German facilities.
- Build collaborative relationships with local authorities (customs, fiscal, and statistics offices) and support financial statement and regulatory audits.
- Contribute to global consolidation, cross-border reporting, and financial harmonization, combining attention to detail with a strategic perspective on international operations.
- Lead the in-sourcing of key accounting activities currently handled by external providers, driving the transition to internal ownership.
- Spearhead the implementation of statutory ledger reporting in a global ERP system, including chart of accounts mapping, reconciliations, and tax reporting setup.
- Drive continuous optimization of processes, systems, and internal controls, collaborating closely with internal teams across borders and external partners to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management on financial and investment decisions.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements across the organization.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a certified accountant qualification.
- 3+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally including in-house roles in international environments (startup, scale-up, or industry).
- Strong technical expertise in HGB and knowledge of US GAAP.
- Proven track record in monthly/annual closing, audit preparation, and Accounts Payable management.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle is a strong plus.
- Demonstrated ability to design, document, and improve accounting workflows with attention to accuracy and control.
- Proficient in both German and English (required for daily collaboration).
- A hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive working style, with comfort operating in fast-growing, evolving environments.
Benefits
- Wellpass (gym membership)
- Free meals at the workplace
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work from home
- A key role in an innovative AI-robotics startup
- Wide-ranging scope for shaping and developing our Finance department
- A motivated team and an open corporate culture
- Competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for development
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