Finance Manager Germany (f/m/d)

Job Name

FINANCE MANAGER GERMANY (f/m/d)

Country:

Germany

City:

Hamburg

Function:

Finance - Administration

Reporting Line:

Finance Director Benelux, DACH, Nordics

Job type:

Full time

Lead recruiter:

Sandra Simon

About the role

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

You will act as Business Partner and will hold responsibility for Bacardi Germany accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Accounts Payables and Receivables, etc.

Your Job will not only ensure the measurements for correct accounting but also improving the control framework, while also ensuring financial and tax compliance with the local government and legislation. You will act in close collaboration with our Shared Service Centre and our Centres of Excellence.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you need to bring an extended knowledge in finance, the necessary accuracy & structural thinking. A result driven attitude with an ambitious vision and personal goal setting will bring your own characteristic goals in this function.

Responsibilities

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

Drive results & excellence in execution

Manage local statutory accounting
DSO Reduction, Optimization of Working Capital, and Cash Flow Management
Ensure right level of service agreed in the SLA is provided by BBS
Ensure adequate level of internal controls and their adequate adjustment to new requirements
Liaise with internal / external audits
Implement action plans from audit recommendations
SOX testing when applicable
Liaise with local banks
Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
Coordinate Tax audits with local tax authorities following Global Tax guidelines
Application of Finance & Accounting Best Practices
Supervise legal activities and compliance

Creating a Winning Team

Be an active partner in Finance Community and create a culture of excellence in execution that recognizes and rewards high performance
Ensure all employees have a knowledge of Bacardi company history and culture SKILLS

Skills and Experience

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

3-5 years of relevant Finance experience as well as University Degree in Business Administration or similar
Strong accounting (Local Accounting Standards & IFRS) and taxation knowledge
IT literate, excellent MS Excel knowledge, familiarity with SAP ERP system and integrated business analysis tool is a strong plus
Excellent German and English skills, written and spoken

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

Highly analytical and able to quickly identify and analyse risks and impacts and define alternatives
Strong accuracy & reliability
Capable of communicating precisely, effectively, convincingly based on facts with internal & external stakeholders alike
Self-motivated, self-directed and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

Our culture

We share the passion and entrepreneurial flair of our founder and are guided by our three culture pillars - Fearless, Family and Founders, they inspire our Primos to be the best they can be and drive us forward in all we do. But what does this mean?

· Being Fearless; means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable trying new things and taking risks. We are empowered to question, challenge and innovate.

· Family; We treat each other, and our communities, like Family. Always.

· Founders; The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. We see the business as if it’s our own. We do the right thing for the business and we all take accountability for our work.

When you join Bacardi, you become part of our family and gain more than just a job.

Disclaimer: Bacardi is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. The duties and responsibilities described in the role profile might not be a comprehensive list.