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 support our finance team as part of a planned retirement succession, we are seeking a structured, proactive German-Speaking Financial Specialist / Financial Administrator (m/f/d) for a permanent role (full-time or part-time from 32 hours/week).

Your Responsibilities

• Succession Handover: Complete a structured knowledge transfer from the retiring Senior Financial Administrator.
• Core Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounting for our 3 German sites, including AP, AR, banking, corporate cards, and travel expenses.
• Financial Closings: Prepare monthly financial statements independently and assist with year-end closing processes.
• External Stakeholders: Serve as the main point of contact for auditors, tax consultants, and external advisors.
• Digitalization & Systems: Track financial KPIs, optimize administrative workflows, and assist with ERP developments (e.g., SAP integration).
• Reporting: Deliver regular financial updates to our Dutch parent company and advise internal teams on financial matters.

Your Profile

• Education: Degree in Finance/Business Administration OR completed commercial training (e.g., Steuerfachangestellte/r); Bilanzbuchhalter certification is a plus.
• Experience: 4+ years of full-cycle financial accounting experience within an SME environment, including monthly and year-end closing experience.
• Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Navision, or Business Central) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Languages: Fluent German and professional C1-level English. Dutch proficiency is advantageous.
• Work Style: Autonomous, organized, and willing to undertake occasional local day trips to secondary German locations.

What We Offer

• Salary: €50,000 – €65,000 gross p.a. (pro-rata for part-time).
• Development: Direct pathway to move from onboarding into a senior finance position.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of paid leave, and 1 WFH day per week.
• Perks: Pension scheme, JobRad / transit pass subsidies, Urban Sports Club membership, and ongoing professional development.