Finance Director

Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management

German gaap (hgb) financial reporting expertise
Ifrs financial reporting knowledge
Fp&a planning budgeting forecasting skills
This pivotal role involves leading the full finance agenda across reporting, performance management, governance, liquidity, and compliance for a growing international maritime business

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role involves leading the full finance agenda across reporting, performance management, governance, liquidity, and compliance for a growing international maritime business.
  • The successful candidate will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting under both German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS standards.
  • You will act as a trusted business partner to senior management and shareholders while driving operational improvement and building a high-performing finance function.

Matching Summary

This pivotal role involves leading the full finance agenda across reporting, performance management, governance, liquidity, and compliance for a growing international maritime business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • German GAAP (HGB) financial reporting expertise
  • IFRS financial reporting knowledge
  • FP&A planning budgeting forecasting skills
  • Tax compliance and liquidity management
  • Shared service center collaboration experience
  • Senior leadership team development

Nice-to-have

  • Digitalization and automation initiatives
  • Matrix organization experience
  • Strategic hands-on results-oriented approach
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • Fluency in German and English required
  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred
  • Proven senior finance leadership in international environment

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