Finance recruitment

 

Head of Tax Governance Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Tax Governance to take ownership of group-wide tax compliance, risk management, and internal controls across a large, complex international organisation. This is a senior leadership role with broad cross-functional exposure and direct engagement with CFO and board-level stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the Tax Compliance Management System (TaxCMS) in accordance with IDW PS 980, including risk analysis, reporting, and rollout across group companies. Build and maintain global tax risk profiles and deliver semi-annual risk reporting to the GRC Committee, CFO, and Global Head of Tax. Define and monitor group-wide key controls (ICS) and lead special audits (ISAE 3000, Public CbCR, IDW PS 980). Manage tax disputes, legal cases, and compliance violations, including criminal investigations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, HR, and Risk Management; represent Group Tax in major projects (e.g. Pillar 2, S/4HANA). Maintain tax guidelines and manuals, deliver training, and ensure MDR/DAC6 compliance. Manage external consultants, oversee budget and quality assurance, and lead the team. Your Profile Degree in taxation; Steuerberater qualification or equivalent strongly preferred. Several years of management experience, including board/CFO-level stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of national and international tax law. Experience developing tax risk management systems and internal control frameworks. Familiarity with tax criminal investigations, special audits, and legal case management. Fluent in German and English (written and spoken). Analytical, structured, and resilient, with strong communication and presentation skills. Comfortable in complex, multicultural environments with solid change management capabilities.

Senior Controller  Location: Munich Our client is seeking a Senior Controller to oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis within a dynamic, fast-growing organisation. This role involves managing financial statements, business unit performance, and corporate planning while driving process optimisation and special finance projects. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end financial management of business units, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis. Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, analyse business performance, and provide insights to senior management. Coordinate annual corporate planning, interim forecasts, and medium-term financial planning. Enhance existing controlling tools and financial processes for greater efficiency. Lead finance-related strategic initiatives in collaboration with leadership. Your Profile: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with a focus on controlling and finance. Several years of experience in controlling or finance, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new financial systems (e.g., SAP Business One, Lucanet). Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to present findings clearly. Structured, hands-on approach with a proactive mindset and strong team collaboration skills. Fluent in German and English (C1 level or higher). What's On Offer: A challenging and diverse role with significant responsibility from day one. A fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Short decision-making processes and the freedom to develop and implement new ideas. A chance to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts people’s lives.