Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a talented Finance Manager/ Finanace Lead/ Analyst - Accounting Operations (m/f/d) to join our team in Lichtenfels. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring technical accounting compliance, financial controls, and operational excellence, ultimately contributing to accurate financial reporting and analysis. You will work across various accounting cycles, including inventory, revenue recognition, receivables/payables, and intercompany transactions. If you have a strong foundation in Finance and Accounting Operations, fluency in English and German, and a desire to grow in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- As a key contributor to our Finance & Accounting Operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing general accounting, policy application, and process administration across various financial cycles, including inventory, revenue recognition, receivables/payables, and intercompany transactions.
- Your role involves understanding and interpreting Enterprise Standards, SOP, and Process Maps to deliver globally competitive financial process and accounting services.
- You will develop an in-depth understanding of your discipline, leveraging prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policies and strategies.
- Collaboration is key, as you will partner with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and sourcing teams to effectively communicate complex information. Proactive communication with colleagues and the business about material information, along with providing informal guidance to new team members, is essential.
- This role has an impact on projects, processes, and procedures within the field. While operating with autonomy, the focus is on executing activities and providing advice within established guidelines.
- Problem-solving is a key aspect, utilizing technical expertise and judgment.
- You will continuously expand your knowledge in Finance and Accounting, exercising autonomy in decision-making within established guidelines and consulting with senior team members for complex issues. If customer-facing, you will cultivate strong customer relationships, serving as a technical interface between the customer and the company.
Required Qualifications:
- This role requires advanced experience in Finance & Accounting Operations, equivalent to a Bachelors degree or relevant experience.
- Fluency in both English and German.
- Several years of accounting experience.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Desired Characteristics:
- Masters Degree.
- CPA Certification.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying US GAAP, especially in Revenue Recognition, Leases, Inventory, Property Plant & Equipment, and Pension Accounting.
- Experience using Alteryx, Python, or R programs alongside advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate collaboration and convey complex information clearly.
- Proven ability to thrive in a matrixed organizational structure, working seamlessly across various teams and functions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving ability, and established project management skills.
About Us:
At GE Additive, we continue to work every day to bring the transformative power of advanced manufacturing to businesses around the globe. Through our own extensive experience incorporating additive technologies into our production process, we recognize the value and possibilities it brings to modern design and manufacturing challenges.
GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity for professional development and growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering excellence in financial processes.
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. As a new joiner to GE Additive, we are pleased to be able to offer you the following in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:
- company pension plan, supplemental health insurance,
- long service awards, invalidity and death insurance,
- holiday storage and fitness subsidy.
If youre ready to take on a challenging role with opportunities for growth and development, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
