German Speaking Financial Specialist

About Us: We are a dynamic, international trading company headquartered in the Erkelenz-Lövenich area. As a pioneer in sustainable and high-quality raw material supply, we combine commercial success with environmental responsibility. Supported by global partners across four continents, we stand for quality, innovation, and sustainable development.
To strengthen our finance department as part of a planned succession, we are looking for a structured and hands-on German-Speaking Financial Specialist / Financial Administrator (m/f/d) for a permanent position (full-time or part-time from 32 hours/week).

Your Responsibilities

• Smooth Succession: Take over key knowledge and operational duties from our retiring Senior Financial Administrator during a structured onboarding phase.
  
• Core Accounting: Manage accurate and timely financial accounting across our three German locations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), bank accounting, credit cards, and travel expenses.
  
• Financial Closings: Prepare monthly financial statements independently and actively support the preparation of year-end closings.
  
• External Contact: Act as the main point of contact for tax advisors, auditors, and external partners.
  
• Process Digitalisation: Analyze financial KPIs, drive process optimization and digital transformation, and assist with ERP system developments (e.g., SAP implementation).
  
• Reporting & Advisory: Prepare regular financial reports for our Netherlands-based parent company and advise internal teams on financial matters.
  

Your Profile

• Education & Qualification: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration OR a completed commercial apprenticeship (e.g., tax assistant / Steuerfachangestellte/r); advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Accountant / Bilanzbuchhalter) are a plus.
  
• Professional Experience: 4+ years of hands-on, full-cycle financial accounting experience in a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) environment.
  
• Financial Closing Expertise: Proven track record in monthly and year-end closing processes.
  
• Systems & Tools: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Business Central, Navision, or similar) and advanced MS Office skills. Experience in SAP implementation is a plus.
  
• Languages: Fluent German skills and good professional proficiency in English (up to C1). Dutch language skills are an advantage.
  
• Mindset & Travel: Autonomous, highly structured, hands-on, and proactive mindset. Willingness to undertake occasional day trips to our other sites within Germany.
  

What We Offer

• Compensation: Base salary range of €50,000 – €65,000 gross p.a. (based on full-time, pro-rata for part-time).
  
• Career Growth: Direct perspective to transition from operational onboarding into a key Senior Finance position.
  
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of paid vacation, and 1 dedicated home-office day per week.
  
• Company Culture: Short decision-making paths and real creative freedom in an international, values-driven business (Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Pioneering).
  
• Benefits Package: Company pension scheme, JobRad / public transport subsidies, Urban Sports Club membership, and continuous professional development opportunities.
  

Key Details at a Glance

• Location: Erkelenz-Lövenich area (Hybrid: 1 day/week home office)
  
• Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time or Part-time, 32–40 hrs/week)
  
• Travel: Occasional local day trips to secondary German sites