Category: Kalmar Facility: Finance Location: Hamburg, DE Country Finance Manager, Central Europe Kalmar is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. We're making every move count Are you a globally - minded finance expert with a deep passion for finance compliance and German accounting? Do you have the courage to take initiative, a proactive mindset and the ability to see the big picture while staying detail-oriented? If yes, then this role might be your next big move. Kalmar is looking for an experiencedCountry Finance Managerto take full ownership of local finance compliance across our Central Europe region -Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. This position plays a critical role in ensuring statutory, tax and audit compliance, while working closely with our compliance partners and global stakeholders. You will act as a trusted financial authority, supporting various internal teams to drive financial excellence and ensure our statutory responsibilities are met with quality, integrity and efficiency. This role is based in Hamburg, Germany and will involve collaboration with global and regional stakeholders, including some travel to our Central European sites. Main tasks and responsibilities Statutory & Tax Compliance: Own the full compliance landscape for finance and tax matters in Central Europe. Lead and manage external financial audits and maintain strong working relationships with compliance partners and auditors. Financial Reporting Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of German GAAP to compile and oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements. You wonu2019t be directly preparing the reports or interacting with customers - but your attitude, attention to detail and ability to guide others is essential. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key finance liaison, connecting with Kalmar Finance Services, local management, compliance partners, business controllers, group functions, and external auditors. You are not a business controller, but you can effectively work with and support them. Standardization & Harmonization: Work with Kalmar Finance Services to deploy and enhance standardized accounting and control processes, ensuring high-quality and efficient service delivery across countries. Treasury & Tax Support: Offer localized support to Kalmaru2019s in-house tax and treasury teams to ensure regionally compliant and optimized financial operations. Process Improvement: Be part of ongoing finance transformation efforts. Bring ideas to the table, challenge the status quo and promote best practices across the organization. What youu2019ll need to succeed Education: University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 7 years of relevant finance experience, preferably within an international or matrixed organization Expert-level knowledge of German GAAP; understanding of other local GAAPs (AT, BE, NL) is a plus Solid understanding of IFRS Familiarity with Kalmaru2019s financial systems (SAP, HFM) is an asset Prior experience of compiling or auditing statutory financial statements and coordinating audits - ideally in cooperation with outsourced service providers or shared services. Skills & Attributes: Fluency in German and English is a must - strong communication skills are vital to succeed in this stakeholder-heavy role Strong organizational, coordination and prioritization skills A solution-oriented approach and proactive mindset u2013 you donu2019t wait to be asked; you take the lead Ability to see the big picture while ensuring every detail is covered Eagerness to share the knowledge and help others in the team to develop Confidence to act as the subject matter expert and advisor on complex accounting and compliance issues The courage to take initiative, drive change and challenge old ways of working. You will be part of At Kalmar, we believe that our people make the difference. This role gives you the opportunity to: Work with a globally recognized industry leader Be part of a diverse, dynamic and collaborative finance community Take on a pivotal finance leadership position with real impact Contribute to finance transformation projects that shape the future Grow both professionally and personally through continuous learning. We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together. With us, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential and become an important member of our global team. Interested to join? Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply by April 25th 2025 and become a key player in Kalmaru2019s Central Europe finance team. For additional information please contact the hiring manager Hanna Ackalin, Director, Country Finance, hanna.ackalinkalmarglobal.com. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons. Letu2019s shape the future of finance - together. About Kalmar Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com