Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly professional, experienced Finance Manager for our legal entity in Germany. As part of the Leadership Team, this role is pivotal in shaping the financial success of 3 of our sites (Neuss, Flensburg and Bremen) and its positive contribution to our overall business. This role will provide strategic financial insights and be active in the delivery, development and continuous improvement of the key department responsibilities, from supervising operational/transactional activities and compliance to internal and external financial reporting, planning and analysis. The successful candidate will be supported by a small team of qualified and part-qualified accounts professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Implement and maintain a robust control system and perform regular checks to ensure full compliance with internal group policies, local regulations and applicable accounting standards
• Maintain and uphold a documented system of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with local legal and internal accounting standards.
• Manage and develop a team of finance specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Review and approval invoices, payments, journal and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow (AR/AP), maintain fixed assets, and liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and corporate secretaries to support the company's financial health.
• Handle VAT accounting, project cost management, and foreign currency transactions.
• Provide input for various growth and strategic initiatives as a key member of the local management team.
• Provide advice and drive initiatives to improve the financial performance, e.g. drive working capital, operation net cash low and business performance.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance reporting, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making.
• Perform regular variance analysis from the budget, reporting significant deviations to management.
• Provide financial analyses as needed and monitor project margins and report any variances.
• Support external audits and coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• Drive the development of financial and non-financial performance measures that support the consolidated company's strategic direction.

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the MRO industry (equipment after-sales business).
• CPA or equivalent considered as a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing the Finance administration for a small or mid-sized company, ideally for an international company
• Proficiency in Multinational Financial Reporting Standards and local statutory requirements
• Excellent command of spoken and written English in addition to German
• Proficiency in ERP & MS Office tools

Personality:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build a winning and stable team.
• Professional demeanor and proven customer service qualities.
• Ability to direct, supervise and support in difficult situations, and perform under time and workload pressure.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Apply now to be part of our success story and contribute to our growth and a sustainable energy future

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.