Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation. Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team. To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics GmbH is looking for a Finance Manager EMEA (f/m/d) Essential Functions: • Manage a small accounting team to ensure processing of accounting tasks such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cost accounting • Coordinate payment processing for Germany and France • Lead cooperation with external tax advisors in different European countries • Prepare and review internal and external financial reports (closing work and reporting, ad hoc calculations, and reports on demand) and presentations to management and other key stakeholders • Develop long-term business strategies and prepare the relevant input from the finance side • Develop, implement and monitor budget plan and forecast works for Germany and France • Monitor the financial performance of the business, analyze cost structures, identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems together with the business • Help to set KPIs and develop measures to improve efficiency and profitability • Liaise with third party suppliers (i.e., leased company cars, facility management) • Assist with local insurance companies while liaising with corporate functions • Serve as main contact for financial, tax, customs, and social security authorities in local matters • Provide professional support and counsel to other European locations Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Your profile: • Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and tax law or qualification as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter) • Min. 10 years of experience in accounting, controlling, ideally in an international operating company • Solid knowledge of accounting standards according to HGB and US GAAP, ideally, experience with accounting processes in other European countries • Strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, particularly Excel • Analytical thinking skills and a structured, detail-oriented work approach • Fluent in German and English; additional language skills are an advantage What we offer: A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit. Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package including: • Company pension scheme • Group accident insurance • Mobile working opportunity • Extensive training and development offer • Subsidized gym membership • Jobbike • Company events • ...and a lot more! This office-based position is located in Mainz (Germany).