Duties: Manage the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring the smooth running of processes Lead, coach and develop junior members of the finance team, including the Management Accountant, Accounts Payable Accountant and Accounts Receivable Accountant Oversee the month end process. Produce the monthly management accounts with commentary and explanations of variances against budget, forecast and comparative periods Support the Management Accountant to present financial results at monthly meetings to other departments Support the FD with the budgeting and quarterly forecasting process Weekly cashflow forecasting Oversee tax filings Manage the annual audit process, collaborating with external auditors and ensuring that documentation is complete and accurate Review current reports and models, identify & implement improvements and automation Identify and implement ERP system improvements Establish and maintain robust financial controls Liaising with other departments as necessary Provide ad hoc support to the FD as required Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3 year post qualification experience Fluent in German Knowledge of German and Austrian GAAP Strong technical accounting skills Advanced experience in modelling detailed Microsoft Excel models Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central desirable) Ability to work effectively with lots of autonomy and work to tight deadlines Strong leadership skills A 'hands-on' finance professional with a positive, can-do attitude Strong attention to detail Ability to deal with a fast paced and dynamic environment Experience in retail and wholesale environments, with luxury high end brands is highly desirable Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.