Head of Global Financial Shared Service Center (d/m/w)
Want your story to be part of our story?
When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life. And your story starts right here.
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.
Head of Global Financial Shared Service Center (all genders)
in Prague, Czech Republic or Munich/Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.
Head of Global Financial Shared Service Center (all genders)
in Prague, Czech Republic or Munich/Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
The following adventures await you at Schleich:
- Disciplinary and technical management of the Global Shared Service Center
- Responsibility for the monthly and annual financial statements of the individual companies and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
- Central point of contact for the national companies
- Ensuring proper accounting and compliance with VAT regulations
- Continuous optimization and further development of processes and procedures
- Interface function to the companies managed by the Shared Service Center
- Interface function to internal stakeholders (Controlling, HR, IT, management)
- Contact person for auditors / tax consultants
- Monthly reporting to the management
Your story so far:
- You have successfully completed your studies with a focus on finance / accounting and / or controlling or a comparable qualification
- You have several years of management experience in an international environment - ideally in a comparable position in the consumer goods industry
- You have experience in setting up and developing shared service centers and would like to accompany the transformation process towards a globally operating shared service center
- You have already gained experience in digitization and automation in the financial sector based on SAP
- You have sound knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS
- You would describe yourself as an enthusiastic team player and leader who sees his/her strengths in continuous improvement
- You have very good knowledge of SAP R/3 or SAP s4/Hana
- You are business fluent in English
No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:
- No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform.
- Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together.
- We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated.
- Appetising. Depending on the location, you will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month. Our Schwäbisch Gmünd site also has a subsidised canteen.
- Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension scheme.
- You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike.
- Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities.
- Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful offices in Munich or Schwäbisch Gmünd.
- And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours.
Would you like to play a part in our story?
We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Alexandra will be glad to assist you further: alexandra.strenzke@schleich-s.com
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Alexandra will be glad to assist you further: alexandra.strenzke@schleich-s.com
