German speaking Financial Operations Manager

German Speaking Financial Operations Manager Location Hybrid: Central London office 3 x days a week Language Requirements for the job Fluency in English and German is essential About the Company Our client is a global consulting and financial advisory firm, working with senior leaders (CEOs, governments, large organisations) across the world. The Role They now wish to hire a German speaking Financial Operations Manager to manage the function of the client engagement team. The main focus of the job will involve overseeing ongoing work-in-progress and accounts receivable management, ensuring highly efficient client invoicing and accounting. Key Responsibilities of the job: * Manage the engagement accounting process of the team * Design and develop efficient and effective procedures across multiple geographic markets * Supervising staff located in multiple locations, setting group goals and objectives * Lead the execution of high quality and detailed work product * Monitor work in process on engagements and working effectively with engagement teams * Oversee complete and accurate monthly financial statements * Act as a key point of contact for the external auditors for engagement accounting transactions * Act as a business partner to colleagues across functions and consulting communities * Collaborate successfully with engagement personnel and finance colleagues to continuously improve the entire order to cash value stream Candidate Profile: * Fluent German and English speaker. Other languages are an advantage but not essential * University Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent field of study * Experience in an operational or functional role, ideally in a business services background * Experience working within a global enterprise and performing transactions in multiple currencies * Supervisory leadership experience with experience coaching and developing talent * Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities effectively * Experience leading complex initiatives and improving processes * Solid leadership and management skills * Strong decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving * Client service mindset with exemplary interpersonal skills. * Experience with ERP Systems (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana Cloud) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel Salary & Benefits: Negotiable £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus of 15% - 25% and excellent benefits. To be considered for this role with a global consultancy, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes