Reed Talent Solutions

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead accounting, compliance, and financial control across Germany and Austria. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to combine hands‑on technical expertise with strategic business partnering in a complex international environment. The Finance Director will play a key role in statutory reporting, audit management, tax oversight, internal controls, and supporting continued regional growth.

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead financial accounting and controlling across German and Austrian entities.
• Deliver statutory and management reporting, including full local GAAP financial statements, cash flow reporting, notes, and management reports.
• Manage local audits from planning through to completion, maintaining strong relationships with auditors and external advisers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, fiscal, and regulatory requirements, including filings, board documentation, and other formal submissions.
• Act as the local finance lead for new entity set‑ups, including registrations, bank account arrangements, auditor engagement, and e‑invoicing implementation.
• Oversee intercompany accounting processes, ensuring invoices, reconciliations, and settlements are completed accurately and on time.
• Support VAT, withholding tax, and wider corporate tax activity, including returns, provisions, transfer pricing documentation, and related reporting.
• Oversee treasury‑related activity, including local reporting requirements and robust internal controls.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Billing, Treasury, Tax, and Payroll teams, while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting finance projects.
• Provide senior leadership with commercial insight, objective guidance, and risk‑based recommendations to support business decisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and controlling, ideally within professional services or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of German GAAP and a proven track record of preparing statutory financial statements and supporting group reporting.
• Experience working in multi‑site, multi‑currency businesses with complex finance structures.
• Degree in business, economics, finance, or a related subject, or an equivalent vocational qualification with additional finance or controlling training.
• Strong systems knowledge, including SAP and Datev.
• Experience supporting VAT, withholding tax, audit coordination, and broader tax processes.
• Hands‑on, reliable, and results‑focused, with excellent attention to detail and strong deadline management.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build credibility across finance and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach, strong emotional intelligence, and a proactive mindset.
• Fluency in German and English languages are essential.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a growing international business.
• High‑visibility role with exposure across Germany and Austria.
• Involvement in strategic projects, business growth, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with regular senior stakeholder engagement. Opportunity to mentor team members and influence regional finance operations.