Job Title: Finance Manager EMEA (f/m/d) We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our team in Mainz, Germany. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial data and trends, monitoring the financial performance of the business, and developing measures to improve efficiency and profitability. Key Responsibilities:Analyze financial data and trends to support business decision-makingMonitor the financial performance of the business and develop measures to improve efficiency and profitabilityDetermine budgets with the business and review them regularly, taking countermeasures as necessaryAnalyze cost structures, identify opportunities to reduce costs or increase efficiency, and work to improve financial processes and systemsDevelop long-term business strategies and prepare relevant input from the finance sidePrepare financial reports and presentations for management to communicate financial position and progressManage accounting tasks, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cost accountingOversee payment processing for Germany and FranceLead cooperation with external tax advisors in four European countriesPrepare and review internal and external financial reportsBudget entry and forecast work for Germany (including branch offices) and FranceLiaise with third-party suppliersAssist with local insurance policies while liaising with CorporateServe as main contact for financial, tax, customs, and social security authorities in local mattersProvide professional support and counsel to other European locations Requirements:Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and tax law or qualification as a certified accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)At least 10 years of experience in accounting, controlling, preferably in an international operating companySolid knowledge of accounting standards according to HGB and US GAAP, ideally experience with accounting processes in other European countriesStrong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, particularly ExcelAnalytical thinking skills and a structured, detail-oriented work approachFluent in German and English; additional language skills are an advantage About Edmund Optics Europe:We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with our global distribution network have earned us a position as one of the largest suppliers of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner for customized solutions. We support numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D.