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 Gmb H 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).