Job Description
Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.
Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.
To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics in Mainz is looking for a
Finance Manager EMEA (f/m/d)
- Manage a small accounting team to ensure processing of accounting tasks such as general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, cost accounting
- Coordinate payment processing for Germany and France
- Lead cooperation with external tax advisors in different European countries
- Prepare and review internal and external financial reports (closing work and reporting, ad hoc calculations, and reports on demand) and presentations to management and other key stakeholders
- Develop long-term business strategies and prepare the relevant input from the finance side
- Develop, implement and monitor budget plan and forecast works for Germany and France
- Monitor the financial performance of the business, analyze cost structures, identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems together with the business
- Help to set KPIs and develop measures to improve efficiency and profitability
- Liaise with third party suppliers (i.e. leased company cars, facility management)
- Assist with local insurance companies while liaising with corporate functions
- Serve as main contact for financial, tax, customs, and social security authorities in local matters
- Provide professional support and counsel to other European locations
- Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and tax law or qualification as a certified accountant (“Bilanzbuchhalter”)
- Min. 10 years of experience in accounting, controlling, ideally in an international operating company
- Solid knowledge of accounting standards according to HGB and US GAAP, ideally, experience with accounting processes in other European countries
- Strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, particularly Excel
- Analytical thinking skills and a structured, detail-oriented work approach
- Fluent in German and English; additional language skills are an advantage
- Willingness to travel occasionally
A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit.
Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package, including:
- Company pension scheme
- Group accident insurance
- Extensive training and development offer
- Subsidized gym membership
- Jobbike
- Company events
- ...and a lot more!