Finance Director | Berlin, Germany

Location: Alte Post · Karl-Marx-Straße 97-99 · 12043 Berlin Germany

About BSBI

Berlin School of Business and Innovation´s mission is to educate students to effectively shape the future and become excellent leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing business world. It also aims to teach students to understand how businesses function and how economic success is generated. BSBI offers industry-relevant programs that focus on the development of practical entrepreneurial skills necessary for professional success. Located in the heart of Berlin, we are an international business school that offers academic excellence. We are a member of Global University Systems (GUS) and provide unlimited career opportunities for its students and staff.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role will include:

  • Forecasting, budgeting and cashflow management
  • Build and manage financial reports
  • Managing and growing the finance team
  • Oversee and review accounting tasks and compliance
  • Presents financial reports to the Executive team and other stakeholders
  • Advise management on cost-saving and efficient opportunities
  • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
  • Supporting the operational Finance
  • Manage and improve financial IT environment

 Qualifications & Education

  • Bachelor/Master in Finance, Economics, Accounting
  • CPA,CFA preferred
  • Minimum of 8-10 years experience in Finance/Accounting

Knowledge, Skills & Training

  • Good knowledge of ERP, FP&A software and advanced Excel skills
  • Understands financial reporting and has strong analytical skills
  • Communicates effectively with very good written and verbal communications skills in English and German
  • Develops strong working relationships with colleagues accross departments and seniority levels
  • Good knowledge of IFRS and HGB Accounting standards
  • Able to multitask, well organised and resilient

How to apply

Please send your CV and letter of application here.

Candidates must have the right to work in Germany. BSBI is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.

There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the company and the Group it belongs to and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.

We look forward to receiving your application!