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 as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. 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, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering 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:
1. Manage a small accounting team to ensure processing of accounting tasks such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cost accounting
2. Coordinate payment processing for Germany and France
3. Lead cooperation with external tax advisors in different European countries
4. 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
5. Develop long-term business strategies and prepare the relevant input from the finance side
6. Develop, implement and monitor budget plan and forecast works for Germany and France
7. Monitor the financial performance of the business, analyze cost structures, identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems together with the business
8. Help to set KPIs and develop measures to improve efficiency and profitability
9. Liaise with third party suppliers (i.e., leased company cars, facility management)
10. Assist with local insurance companies while liaising with corporate functions
11. Serve as main contact for financial, tax, customs, and social security authorities in local matters
12. 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:
13. Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and tax law or qualification as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)
14. Min. 10 years of experience in accounting, controlling, ideally in an international operating company
15. Solid knowledge of accounting standards according to HGB and US GAAP, ideally, experience with accounting processes in other European countries
16. Strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, particularly Excel
17. Analytical thinking skills and a structured, detail-oriented work approach
18. 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:
19. Company pension scheme
20. Group accident insurance
21. Mobile working opportunity
22. Extensive training and development offer
23. Subsidized gym membership
24. Jobbike
25. Company events
26. ...and a lot more!
This office-based position is located in Mainz (Germany).