Job Description
Optical and optoelectronic products are our passion. We are the experts in the photonics sector. Numerous renowned research and development organisations and industrial customers appreciate this and use our products in their laboratories worldwide. At our Bergkirchen site, we develop and manufacture components, modules and devices for the generation, transport and measurement of light. Our technical sales department guarantees competent advice and support for our customers. The warehouse at our site is responsible for the dispatch of all Thorlabs products within Europe. Our company is constantly growing - grow with us! Optical and optoelectronic products are our passion. We are the experts in the photonics industry. Numerous renowned research and development organisations and industrial customers appreciate this and use our products in their laboratories worldwide. At our Bergkirchen site, we develop and manufacture components, modules and devices for the generation, transport and measurement of light. Our technical sales department guarantees competent advice and support for our customers. The warehouse at our site is responsible for the dispatch of all Thorlabs products within Europe. Our company is constantly growing - grow with us!
- Provide in conjunction with the EU head of controlling and finance leadership and guidance to the finance and accounting team, ensuring clear objectives and effective performance management.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure the company's financial policies and procedures comply with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax compliance.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements)
- Year end statutory reporting / audit responsivity with focus on compliance, including ESG/CSRD
- Monitor financial KPIs and prepare detailed reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Implement and maintain robust financial control systems to ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Oversee treasury functions, including cash management, liquidity planning, and debt management as well as ensure that the proper risk management and financial compliance strategies are in place
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, among other through an increase of the level of automation.
- Ensure ongoing training and development to enhance the team's technical skills and knowledge.
- Encourage collaboration and efficient processes across the finance and accounting department.
- Completed master's degree with a focus on controlling or accounting
- Several years of relevant professional experience in a leadership position, preferably in an internationally operating industrial company
- Proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Excel as well as some knowledge in data analytics tool (eg. Power BI)
- Strong experience with ERP Systems
- Excellent English skills. French skills is advantageous but not required
- Strong analytical and strategic abilities
- Pragmatic and structured implementation skills
- The ability to lead and motivate a high performance team and to foster a positive dynamics based on change
- Clear and concise communication
- Ability to work with a broad range of teams in a cross functional manner
- Flexible working hours (by individual arrangement), 30 days holiday, mobile working
- Offer of company pension scheme & health insurance
- Support for your individual development and career
- Wide range of health and sports activities (Urban Sports Club, company run, etc.)
- Leasing offers (job bike, Streetbooster, ...)
- Free charging station for e-bikes and e-cars
- Possibility of a time-out
- Annual employee events and social events