Senior Manager Financial Processes

Job Description

• Own and continuously improve end-to-end financial processes and coordinate accounting and reporting topics with the Shared Service Center and relevant RTL Group finance functions.
• Ensure effective use and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA across Finance processes.
• Lead and develop the local Accounting team.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes in close collaboration with the RTL Shared Service Center.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and the annual audit (JAP) with KPMG.
• Act as key interface between the business, Shared Service Center, RTL Group finance functions, auditors and tax advisors.
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, automation and Finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or comparable qualification.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Audit, Finance Operations or Financial Process Management.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, with experience in process design, optimization and stakeholder management across Finance and the wider organization.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA knowledge beneficial.
• Experience with monthly and annual closing processes and ideally working with a Shared Service Center.
• Experience working with auditors and tax advisors.
• First leadership experience and strong stakeholder-management skills.
• Structured, hands-on and process-oriented mindset with an interest in automation and AI in Finance.
• Fluent German and English.

Additional Information

What do we offer

• Work with exciting clients and leading brands such as IKEA, Google, Telekom, WOW, and ALDI Nord
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to the Bertelsmann Learning Platform and learning events
• Flexible mobility and wellbeing benefits, including Urban Sports Club, JobRad, or public transport support
• Mental health support through nilo.health, including access to certified psychologists and roundtables
• Flexible working hours, mobile office, and remote work options, plus the option to apply for sabbatical 
• 26 days off per year, including your birthday plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Family-friendly benefits, including a childcare subsidy and additional leave for the birth or adoption of a child 
• Two paid Social Days per year to support charitable causes and community projects
• Dog-friendly offices and a collaborative, people-first culture
• Attractive employee discounts on brands, books and audiobooks
• Access to RTL+ for entertainment, series, shows, and more
• Company pension plan to help you build additional financial security for retirement