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Financial Controller - German GAAP (Luxembourg)
Job Description
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements
- Oversee monthly Balance Sheet and P&L accuracy and integrity
- Prepare and file statutory financial statements under German GAAP
- Coordinate corporate tax, VAT, and other local tax filings with Group Tax functions
- Act as lead contact for external auditors, managing audits end-to-end
- Collaborate closely with Shared Services Centers and central finance teams
- Deliver accurate internal and external financial reporting within deadlines
- Support tax audits, inspections, and regulatory controls
- Contribute to entity lifecycle projects (set-ups, mergers, closures)
- Participate in finance transformation initiatives, process improvements, and ERP evolution
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years' experience in statutory accounting, audit, or financial controlling
- Solid exposure to multi-entity, international environments
- Strong knowledge of German GAAP, IFRS, and tax frameworks
- Proven experience managing external audits and tax reviews
- Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented
- Autonomous, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities
- Clear communicator with finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on ERP experience (Oracle or similar)
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
- A strategic controlling role with real ownership and visibility
- Exposure to international entities and senior stakeholders
- Involvement in transformation and system enhancement projects
- Stable environment with strong governance and professional standards
- Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and expertise