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Gerresheimer

Global supplier of pharma packaging solutions

Head of Accounting - Moulded Glass Germany

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTettau, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed business studies with a focus on finance and accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Several years of professional experience in general ledger accounting, ideally in a leadership role.
  • Sound knowledge of German accounting standards under HGB and IFRS.
  • Experience with the professional leadership of a team.
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Structured and independent working style.
  • Strong analytical skills and affinity for numbers.
  • Team orientation and strong communication skills.
  • Fluent German and business-fluent English.
  • The position is permanent and full-time.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the companies in accordance with HGB and IFRS.
  • Provide professional support for fixed-asset accounting and general ledger accounting.
  • Handle tax matters such as value-added tax, energy tax, and transfer-pricing documentation.
  • Prepare reporting and support controlling with regular balance-sheet and cash-flow forecasts.
  • Act as the point of contact for auditors and tax auditors.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement special projects in finance and accounting.
  • Provide professional and disciplinary leadership for the accounting team.
  • Provide comprehensive financial and business support to the German container-glass sites in Lohr, Essen, and Tettau, as well as the sales company.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SAP.

About the Company

Gerresheimer

Global supplier of pharma packaging solutions

Gerresheimer creates specialized packaging and drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Its offerings include packaging solutions and device components for medicines, such as inhalers and insulin pens, as well as complex drug delivery systems. The company works by designing, engineering, and manufacturing these components to meet strict pharma quality and regulatory standards, serving as a global partner to pharma and biotech customers. It differentiates itself by shifting from consumer glass products to focused, high-spec packaging and device solutions for pharma and cosmetics, building its business around close collaboration with customers and end-to-end support. The goal is to help pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring safe, reliable, and scalable packaging and delivery technologies to market across the globe.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1864

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