Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network have earned it the position as one of the largest suppliers of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner for customized solutions.
The company supports 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.
Finance Manager EMEA (f/m/d)
Essential Functions:
* Analyze financial data and trends to support business decision-making
* Monitor financial performance of the business, help set KPIs, and develop measures to improve efficiency and profitability
* Determine annual budgets together with the business, review them regularly, and take countermeasures if necessary
* Analyze cost structures, identify opportunities to reduce costs or increase efficiency, and work to improve financial processes and systems with the business
* Develop long-term business strategies and prepare relevant input from the finance side
* Prepare financial reports and presentations for management to communicate financial position and progress in implementing strategies
* Manage accounting tasks such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cost accounting
* Oversee payment processing for Germany and France
* Lead cooperation with external tax advisors in four European countries
* Prepare and review internal and external financial reports
* Budget entry and forecast works for Germany (including branch offices) and France
* Liaise with third-party suppliers
* Assist with local insurance policies while liaising with Corporate
* Serve as main contact for financial, tax, customs, and social security authorities in local matters
* Act as an Intermediate User of SAP ECC6 (current), S4HANA (future)
* 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
* Minimum 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.
We provide 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
* Job bike
* Company events
* And many more
This office-based position is located in Mainz, Germany.