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# Finance Manager – Germany

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## About this role.

AI SummaryThoughtworks seeks a senior Finance Manager to support Global Controllership across Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The position leads statutory audits, local filings, month-end close activities, SOX controls, and financial reporting compliance for European entities. It requires at least seven years of accounting experience, qualification as an accountant, and strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, HGB, and German local accounting. The successful candidate will collaborate with European finance, FP&A, and India shared-services teams while managing tight reporting timelines. Fluency in German and English, PeopleSoft Financials experience, and an interest in finance automation or AI are important.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a senior controllership role spanning multiple jurisdictions, accounting frameworks, audits, statutory reporting, and SOX controls. The combination of German-language expertise, HGB, IFRS, US GAAP, and tight close deadlines makes the role highly specialized and demanding.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive$135,000US market range$115k–$155k0$171k

AI insightNo actual compensation is disclosed, so these are estimated US-market annual base-salary figures in USD for a senior Finance Manager/Controllership professional with multi-entity compliance, audit leadership, and international accounting expertise. Actual compensation may differ materially by employing country, local currency, benefits, and company pay structure.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[Financial controllership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20controllership.md)[Statutory audits](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Statutory%20audits.md)[Financial reporting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20reporting.md)[IFRS](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=IFRS.md)[US GAAP](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=US%20GAAP.md)[HGB](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HGB.md)[SOX controls](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SOX%20controls.md)[Tax compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Tax%20compliance.md)[Month-end close](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Month-end%20close.md)[PeopleSoft Financials](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=PeopleSoft%20Financials.md)

Sample interview questionsHow have you led a statutory audit across a complex or multi-entity environment?I begin with a detailed audit calendar, ownership matrix, and early alignment with external auditors on materiality, deliverables, and key risk areas. I coordinate account reconciliations, supporting schedules, financial statements, and management responses, while escalating open issues early. This structured approach improves audit readiness and helps ensure filings are completed on time.

How do you manage differences between US GAAP, IFRS, and HGB reporting requirements?

I maintain clear accounting position papers and mapping between local statutory ledgers and group reporting requirements. I identify material differences early, document judgments with appropriate support, and work with controllership and external advisers when needed. Consistent reconciliations and review controls are essential to producing reliable local and consolidated reporting.

Describe your approach to strengthening SOX or internal financial controls.

I start by assessing the process risks, control objectives, evidence requirements, and ownership for each key process. I then design practical controls that are embedded in normal workflows, test their operation, remediate gaps, and monitor recurring issues. I focus on controls that reduce fraud and reporting risk without creating unnecessary operational burden.

How do you ensure a timely and accurate month-end close when working with several teams?

I use a close checklist with clear deadlines, accountable owners, dependency tracking, and regular status reviews. I prioritize high-risk balances, reconcile significant accounts early, and establish escalation paths for unresolved issues. After close, I review variances and root causes to improve the next cycle.

What opportunities do you see for automation or AI within finance and accounting?

Automation can improve reconciliations, journal-entry support, close-status reporting, document collection, and exception monitoring. I would first target high-volume, repeatable tasks with strong controls and measurable error rates, while retaining appropriate human review for accounting judgments. Any AI-enabled process should have clear governance, audit trails, data-quality checks, and segregation of duties.

Finance Manager (Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland)

Thoughtworks is seeking a highly skilled finance manager to support our Global Controllership team. This role is vital for driving immediate impact across our European entities. You will be responsible for leading audits, managing complex reporting requirements, and ensuring robust financial compliance.

### Job responsibilities

* Audit Leadership: Lead local statutory audits, ensuring audit readiness and managing the completion of financial statements and timely responses to auditor requests.
* Reporting & Tax Compliance: Oversee timelines for local statutory filings across multiple European entities.
* Month-End Close: Partner with Europe Controllership and FP&A teams to manage the month-end close process, reviewing work against tight deadlines.
* Internal Controls: Own key SOX controls and assist in the implementation of robust internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure accurate financial reporting.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with regional finance teams and the India Shared Services Team to ensure accurate reporting.
* May require adhoc travel to Germany.

### Job qualifications

### Technical Skills

* Experience: 7+ years of professional accounting experience with a strong background in Audit and financial control.
* Technical Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of both US GAAP, IFRS and HGB.
* Education/Certification: Qualified accountant.
* Language Skills: Fluent in German and English is required.
* Mindset: Highly proactive in identifying accounting risks and opportunities and implementing cross-functional solutions.

### Professional Skills

* Tech Savvy: Familiarity with automation or AI applications within finance/accounting.
* Experience of local accounting in Germany.
* Software: Experience with PeopleSoft Financials.

### Other things to know

### Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

### Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment

At Thoughtworks, we use AI tools to support our recruitment team with administrative tasks such as drafting communications, scheduling interviews and writing job descriptions.

Crucially, our AI tools do not screen, assess, rank or make hiring decisions. Every application is reviewed by our team and all selection decisions are made exclusively by our interviewers and hiring managers.

We are committed to fairness and responsible AI. We actively manage our AI systems by testing, monitoring for biased outcomes and implementing mitigation measures. We hold our third-party vendors to these same high standards through a rigorous governance process. For additional information, please see our full [Thoughtworks AI Policy for Recruitment](https://www.thoughtworks.com/careers/ai-policy-for-recruitment).

### About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let’s be extraordinary.

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