Manager, Finance Operations, EMEA

Fiery is seeking a passionate and self-motivated Finance Operations Manager in EMEA to support our worldwide Finance Operations. In this key leadership role, you will be working closely with various stakeholders to solve day-to-day problems, be a liaison with 3rd party providers, drive operational and automation efficiencies, strengthen internal control policies and procedures, as well as drive continued business improvements.     

This role can be based out of either of our offices in Ratingen, Germany or Barcelona, Spain

Job Requirements:

Education Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Experience: 6+ years    

Skills: (Technical & Behavioural skills)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (masters preferred)
• 6+ years of prior related experience with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role coaching and developing team members
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Behavioural Skills: communication, stakeholder management, accountability, initiative, strategic orientation, learnability

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the ‘behind the scenes' work required to ensure smooth financial operations in EMEA region
• Be a problem solver in the areas of procure-to-pay, billing and revenue-to-receipt processes
• Serve as the primary regional Finance contact for EMEA, including coordination with global Accounting and Finance teams
• Supervise financial transactions involving EMEA legal entities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate controls
• Manage EMEA vendor relationships, including contract administration and handling internal and external finance-related queries
• Assist with yearly & interim audit and work closely with external auditors
• Support daily cash management, bank system administration, and intercompany funding
• Manage the payroll function for the region
• Support revenue accounting in accordance with IFRS-15
• Assist with Value Added Tax (VAT) matters
• Develop and implement policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Responsible for driving a cohesive cross-functional approach that encourages great customer service, teamwork, process ownership, innovation, accountability, and growth
• Monitor changes in regional regulatory requirements as they relate to financial operations
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and support special projects
• Support customs-related finance processes and coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a Multinational Product Organization
• Partner with and learn from seasoned professionals / leaders
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with a healthy work life balance
• Culture of meritocracy, inclusion, empowerment and fun
• Competitive pay and benefits

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

Fiery is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. EEO is the Law: Equal Employment Opportunity | U.S. Department of Labor 

Fiery is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition.mailbox@fiery.com. Fiery will make determinations on such requests for accommodation or assistance on a case-by-case basis.


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Fiery will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).