Finance Manager Group Consolidation & Reporting

ABOUT THE ROLE This role sits at the heart of the finance function, owning end-to-end group consolidation and financial reporting across multiple group entities. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll drive accuracy, scalability, and continuous improvement in consolidation workflows — making a direct impact on the quality of financial insight across the organisation. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design and optimise consolidation processes in LucaNet, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and capital consolidation, with a focus on scalability and efficiency. - Consolidate individual financial statements from group companies and contribute to the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including plausibility checks and financial analysis. - Support group reporting at both standalone and consolidated levels, creating and commenting on budget-vs-actual (Soll-/Ist) variance analyses. - Analyse complex balance sheet and P&L structures within a group accounting context. - Advise group entities on harmonising accounting and tax treatments across the organisation. - Continuously refine and enhance consolidation and reporting processes to drive operational excellence. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 3+ years of hands-on experience in group accounting and consolidation, with direct involvement in consolidating financial statements across multiple group entities. - Demonstrated expertise in intercompany reconciliations, interim result eliminations, capital consolidation, and debt consolidation. - Degree in business administration, accounting, or finance with a focus on HGB/IFRS reporting standards, or an equivalent professional qualification. - Proven proficiency with LucaNet or a comparable consolidation software platform. - Experience across both accounting/controlling and group consolidation — not just one or the other. - Experience preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements, including variance analysis and plausibility checks. - Fluent German (C1+) and business-fluent English (C1) — both written and spoken. - Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and/or DATEV is a plus. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: €55,000 – €80,000 per year, depending on experience. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany.