Senior Financial Analyst

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with a fast-growing, private equity-backed software consolidator to appoint a Senior Financial Analyst (DACH) based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

This is an exciting, entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator on a significant growth trajectory.

Reporting to the Finance Manager or designee, the Senior Financial Analyst will partner with colleagues to support high-quality software businesses across the group, playing a value-added role by using financial and other data to drive shareholder value.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst:

• Prepare timely and accurate GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets and KPIs for operating companies to drive growth and smart decision-making
• Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work products, including reviewing GL postings for accuracy, monitoring revenue recognition and refining variance explanations in reporting
• Contribute to the operational performance of operating companies through budget-to-actuals analysis, portfolio benchmarking, operational revenue and expense analysis, and decision-support insights
• Partner with M&A colleagues to support the operational and financial integration of acquisitions
• Implement process improvement initiatives identified in M&A business cases
• Develop ad hoc reports and dashboards to help CEOs monitor their businesses
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote best practices and efficiency across the portfolio
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the business as requested

Experience required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance/accounting role
• Qualification or part-qualification from a recognized financial/accounting body
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Experience with financial systems, particularly Oracle NetSuite, would be an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Highly motivated and energetic, with an interest in entrepreneurship, software and finance
• Fluent in German and English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.