About Hays

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About the company

Our client is a globally active technology company with around 3,000 employees, specializing in advanced surface and nanofabrication solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company develops high-tech applications that enhance the performance of everyday products across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead forecasting, budgeting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis to support strategic decisions
• Budget Management: Oversee operational and project budgets, monitor actuals vs. plan, and provide insights into risks and deviations
• Costing & Margin Analysis: Deliver standard cost rollups, variance analysis, and cost allocations to support manufacturing and commercial strategy
• Operational Finance Oversight: Partner with site teams to implement cost control frameworks across material, method, machine, and manpower dimensions
• Fixed Asset & Investment Management: Manage Capex planning, asset tracking, and investment evaluations (ROI, IRR, Payback), including post-investment reviews
• Working Capital Optimization: Improve inventory turnover, monitor AR aging and collection risks, and ensure disciplined AP practices
• Compliance & External Liaison: Ensure adherence to tax and regulatory requirements; act as key contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
• Group Finance Collaboration: Coordinate with Group Finance and Shared Services to drive process improvements and leverage shared resources
• Financial Reporting: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including R&D reporting
• Vendor Management for Reporting: Manage third-party service providers supporting financial reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant report delivery

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is favourable
• Experience in similar roles with the ability to work independently
• Proven experience in operational finance in manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; basic knowledge in local European accounting standards and tax regulations is highly advantageous
• Experience with financial systems implementation and process improvement
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and experience in engaging cross-cultural teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external parties
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in another European language, such as German, being highly advantageous
• Willingness to travel frequently between Singapore and Europe

Benefits

• Development opportunities in a fast-growing, technology-driven company
• Opportunity to travel and work in a global team (e.g. between Europe and Asia)
• Competitive salary plus bonus payments
• Frequent travel within Germany and quarterly visits to Singapore and China
• Good transport links and free parking on site

Salary info

• Depending on experience, the salary is approximately 75.000 - 90.000 EUR.

Contact at Hays

Lara Köbernick

+49 89 512669 220

[email protected]

Reference number : 833117/1

Further details of the application process can be found on our Stepstone company profile.

Reference number: 833117/1-en

Employment

for a permanent position