For our client, an internationally operating technology-driven industrial company with approximately 2.000 employees worldwide, we are looking for a Senior Financial Director (m/f/d).

The company operates in a highly specialized B2B environment, serving global industrial customers across technically demanding sectors. As a key member of the local management team, the Senior Financial Director will play a pivotal role in steering financial performance and ensuring compliance with both local and international standards.

• Disciplinary leadership of a finance team of 4 employees

• Lead the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts and long-term financial planning in accordance with IFRS (group reporting standards) and under German GAAP (HGB)

• Act as a commercial sparring partner within the local and international management team

• Provide in-depth analyses of revenues, margins, productivity, efficiency and cost absorption, identifying risks and improvement opportunities

• Monitor project and contract profitability, including standard cost variances and margin development

• Continuous development and optimization of financial processes and systems

• Ensure robust internal controls, financial governance and compliance with Group policies

• Main contact for all finance-related matters (internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, authorities)

• Handle tax-related issues in cooperation with advisors

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a comparable qualification

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance experience in international industrial/manufacturing organizations Proven disciplinary leadership experience with an empathetic, team-oriented style 

• Strong expertise in industrial and standard costing methodologies

• Business-driven mindset with strong decision-making capability

• High level of ownership, commitment and reliability 

• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

• Hybrid working model (home office option)

• Flexible working hours

• Company Car as option

• Group accident insurance

Sabrina Hummel

+49 175 1016094

s.hummel@brainagents.eu