Head of Group Accounting & Finance Transformation

• Build and evolve the financial backbone of the company
• Scale the finance organization in line with business growth
• Take ownership of all aspects of financial reporting, ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and safeguard the integrity and reliability of the company's financial data
• Overall leadership and people management for Accounting, Finance Operations, Treasury, and adjacent finance processes
• Lead and develop the Accounting team with a strong focus on accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting
• Own the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, HGB (where applicable), and other regulatory requirements
• Continuously strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
• Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure smooth audit execution
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage financial and accounting-related risks
• Act as a key driver of finance transformation, automation, and AI adoption across accounting and finance processes
• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows, streamline reporting structures, and improve scalability through technology
• Evaluate, implement, and continuously optimize finance systems, tooling, and AI-supported solutions
• Challenge existing processes and leverage modern finance technologies
• Partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to align the finance organization with broader business objectives
• Build and develop a high-performing finance organization with a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Support and oversee tax-related topics where required while keeping the primary focus on accounting excellence, scalability, systems, and finance transformation

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with several years of progressive experience in international, multi-entity environments
• Proven track record in driving automation, AI, or systems implementation within Finance
• Strong curiosity for emerging technologies and the ability to translate them into scalable operational improvements
• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset with a strong focus on execution and business impact
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-moving growth environment
• Structured way of working with the ability to prioritize effectively in evolving envirnonments
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to position Finance as a strategic business partner
• Fluent in German and English (company language is English)
• Experience in engineering, industrial, or manufacturing environments is an advantage - willingness to be on-site in Ludwigsburg / Stuttgart regularly

Experience in engineering, industrial, or manufacturing environments

• Flexible work schedule
• 30 vacation days plus 5 special leave days and 5 baby leave days
• Urban Sports Club membership subsidy
• Discounts on sustainable online shops
• Join a company at the forefront of innovation
• Free choice of operating system (MacOS or Windows)