Finance

Financial Accountant Our client is a leading European HR software company, recognised as an innovation leader in cloud-based human resources management across the private and public sectors. You will join a small, agile finance team, taking ownership of core accounting functions and contributing to strategic projects within a high-growth, technology-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Full accounting services and profit centre reporting for subsidiaries across the group Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Active participation in strategic digitalisation projects, including ownership of sub-projects Creation of ad-hoc analyses and reporting Contribution to special projects as required Your Profile: Degree in Business Administration or a commercial qualification with further training in finance 3–5 years of professional experience in financial accounting Solid knowledge of German GAAP (HGB); basic IFRS knowledge is an advantage Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel Independent, solution-oriented working style with strong team and service orientation Curiosity and enthusiasm for complex, structured problem-solving

Head of Tax Governance Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Tax Governance to take ownership of group-wide tax compliance, risk management, and internal controls across a large, complex international organisation. This is a senior leadership role with broad cross-functional exposure and direct engagement with CFO and board-level stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the Tax Compliance Management System (TaxCMS) in accordance with IDW PS 980, including risk analysis, reporting, and rollout across group companies. Build and maintain global tax risk profiles and deliver semi-annual risk reporting to the GRC Committee, CFO, and Global Head of Tax. Define and monitor group-wide key controls (ICS) and lead special audits (ISAE 3000, Public CbCR, IDW PS 980). Manage tax disputes, legal cases, and compliance violations, including criminal investigations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, HR, and Risk Management; represent Group Tax in major projects (e.g. Pillar 2, S/4HANA). Maintain tax guidelines and manuals, deliver training, and ensure MDR/DAC6 compliance. Manage external consultants, oversee budget and quality assurance, and lead the team. Your Profile Degree in taxation; Steuerberater qualification or equivalent strongly preferred. Several years of management experience, including board/CFO-level stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of national and international tax law. Experience developing tax risk management systems and internal control frameworks. Familiarity with tax criminal investigations, special audits, and legal case management. Fluent in German and English (written and spoken). Analytical, structured, and resilient, with strong communication and presentation skills. Comfortable in complex, multicultural environments with solid change management capabilities.

Senior Manager Corporate Finance Location: Berlin Our client is seeking an experienced finance professional for a senior role supporting a significant capital investment programme. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on complex, high-value transactions. Key Responsibilities: Design and evaluate financing structures across both project and group level. Lead the structuring and execution of large-volume structured finance transactions. Drive the preparation and execution of capital market transactions. Track and analyse global capital markets to identify and assess financing opportunities. Conduct investor structure analysis and play an active role in roadshow preparation and delivery. Produce well-reasoned transaction recommendations for senior stakeholders. Requirements: Degree-educated in economics or a related discipline, with substantial experience in corporate finance, treasury, DCM or structured finance from a corporate, bank or advisory background. Strong working knowledge of capital market instruments and financing structures, including structured loans, bonds, export finance and project or trade finance. Proven experience in roadshow preparation and investor engagement. Sharp analytical mind with the ability to structure complex problems and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure. Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative working style. Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Fluent in both German and English to C1 level or above. What's on Offer? 37-hour working week. Fully flexible working hours with no set core hours. Unlimited flex days to support work-life balance. Hybrid working, including the option to work from home.