Senior Management Accountant

Senior Management Accountant - Hybrid Working - 80,000 Euros

SF Partners are working with a fantastic global organisation who are looking to onboard an experienced Senior Management Accountant in their Frankfurt office. The Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management of the region/regions, delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight to support decision-making.

Operating in a complex, multi-entity environment, the role requires a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who can independently resolve problems, support colleagues, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Key tasks:

Financial Reporting \& Control

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for region/regions, including detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and review of key accounts.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with group accounting policies.

Business Partnering \& Financial Insight

• Partner with regional commercial and operational teams to provide financial analysis and performance insights.
• Challenge assumptions and highlight risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to understand business challenges and provide meaningful financial support.
• Seek opportunities to engage in constructive dialogue with stakeholders, strengthening financial understanding across the organisation.

Planning, Forecasting \& Performance Management

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the region/regions.
• Work with budget holders to ensure forecasts are robust, accurate, and aligned with business priorities.
• Track performance against KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives.

Audit, Compliance \& Governance

• Support external and internal audits, including international audit requirements across the region/regions.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory obligations and group finance policies.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit documentation where required.

Leadership \& Team Contribution

• Act as a trusted resource for colleagues with less experience, sharing knowledge and supporting development within the finance team.
• Take accountability for the quality and delivery of team outputs, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Set clear expectations regarding deliverables, deadlines, and standards when coordinating activities across the team.
• Involve colleagues early in discussions where issues may impact them, encouraging collaboration and shared problem-solving.

Problem Solving \& Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrate the ability to navigate complex financial and operational challenges, identifying issues and developing practical solutions.
• Take ownership of resolving problems independently, applying sound judgement and escalating where appropriate.
• Quickly adapt to new initiatives and organisational priorities, helping the business capitalise on opportunities or respond to changing requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and control