Head of Finance & Controlling Europe (m/f/d)
* Weimar
* Permanent
* Full-time
About us
Desay SV Automotive Europe GmbH is headquartered in Weimar, Germany, and is a technology specialist for the original equipment of vehicles with electronics, antenna and software solutions. Through our subsidiary Antenna Technology Center (Europe) ATC GmbH we offer sophisticated antenna measurements and services. Our corporate culture is characterized by dynamism, diversity, openness and fairness.
With our own research, development and production we stand for highest quality and reliability. Desay SV Europe is part of Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. based in China, a leading, stock exchange-listed provider of mobility solutions in the fields of Smart Cabin, Smart Drive and Smart Service. As a top 100 supplier and with its high level of technology expertise, Desay SV supports car manufacturers worldwide in their mobility transformation, making driving safer, more comfortable and more efficient.
Your Tasks
1. Strategic & Operational Financial Management
o Overall responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Tax & Treasury for the European entities
o Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, tax, and financial regulations in Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Sweden
o Development and implementation of financial and controlling strategies to support business growth
o Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB, IFRS, and local regulations
o Cash flow management and optimization of financing structures
2. Controlling & Performance Management
o Development and management of a high-performing controlling framework for all European locations
o Acting as a business partner for the European management team to drive financial performance
o Monitoring and managing budgeting, forecasting processes, and KPI analysis
o Identifying efficiency improvements to enhance profitability and cost-effectiveness
3. Tax & Treasury Management
o Tax advisory and optimization of European corporate structures
o Ensuring compliance with international and local tax regulations, transfer pricing guidelines, and VAT directives
o Close collaboration with external tax advisors and auditors
o Development of treasury strategies to optimize liquidity management and risk control
4. ESG & Compliance
o Development and implementation of ESG strategies in the finance sector
o Ensuring compliance with sustainability and regulatory requirements according to EU directives
o Implementation of internal control systems (ICS) to minimize financial and legal risks
5. International Collaboration & Reporting
o Close cooperation with the global F&C network of the parent company in China to ensure transparent financial reporting
o Coordination and harmonization of financial processes between European entities and the parent company
o Ensuring smooth communication with the Chinese management team and adaptation to global reporting standards
Your Profile
* Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
* At least 8-10 years of experience in senior finance roles, ideally in the automotive industry
* Strong expertise in Accounting (HGB, CAS, IFRS), Controlling, Tax & Treasury
* Experience with international corporate structures and collaboration with Asian parent companies
* Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP R3; SAP4HANA) and digital finance tools
* Fluent in German and English, Chinese is a plus
* Leadership experience with intercultural competence and international collaboration skills
* Hands-on mentality combined with strategic foresight
We Offer
* Good traffic connections
* Mobile working
* Employee events
* Parking lot
* Weekly free fruit delivery
* Friendly and trustful colleagues
Contact person
Daryna Ihnatova
Recruiter
Tel: +491735413647
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