Finance Manager (w/m/d) - #2123123

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a global brand where you can apply your finance expertise, lead a team, and grow with a dynamic company? We are looking for a driven and experienced Finance Manager – Germany, based in Frankfurt, to lead our finance function in the country and contribute to the region’s financial success. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, driving business control, and supporting strategic decision-making across our growing European operations.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Lead and develop the finance team in Germany, ensuring day-to-day financial operations run efficiently and in line with Group policies and standards.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reports for the country and the region to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, IFRS, and internal policies.
• Manage cash flow, authorize payments, and implement payment control procedures to minimize risk.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timely invoicing, and collection.
• Coordinate audit processes in Germany and support audits across the region.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement initiatives in collaboration with Group Finance.
• Provide strategic business control and financial analysis to improve regional performance.
• Promote effective internal communication and collaboration across finance teams within the region.
• Maintain productive relationships with banking partners, auditors, and other external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (e.g. bilanzbuchhalter, ACCA, or equivalent), bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field desirable.
• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a multinational or regional setting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, German accounting standards, and local tax regulations.
• Expertise in using Sage X3 for finance operations (preferable)
• Exceptional analytical, reporting, and financial planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage people effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across cultures and functions.
• Experience in the aviation industry is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German (must)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Free onsite car parking
• A chance to join a global company with over 50 years of aviation expertise
• A diverse, international team environment
• Career development and training opportunities

With more than 50 years of experience, the Chapman Freeborn group provides a diverse range of aviation-related services on a global basis. Our expertise in all areas of the air charter industry makes us the number one choice for many of the world’s leading logistics providers, multinational corporations, travel partners, and well-known names from the entertainment business.

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider globally, managing a fleet of approximately 221 aircraft. In addition to ACMI services, ASG offers a wide range of aviation solutions, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and more.

Chapman Freeborn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.