Finance and Administration Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance and Administration Manager to take full ownership of Finance and core corporate functions of our German GmbH, Haier Energy Europe. This senior, stand-alone role covers finance leadership, accounting, tax, legal entity governance, and administrative HR, while coordinating external advisors.

Starting as a single-contributor position, the role will evolve as the company expands across Europe. The Finance and Administration Manager will serve as the key financial interface to Group HQ and a strategic partner to the leadership team, ensuring compliance, operational stability, and scalable structures while managing day-to-day financial operations with full ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Reporting

• Full ownership of Finance as sole responsible person in Germany
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting to Group HQ
• Cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial risk monitoring

Accounting, Tax & Compliance

• Oversee and take responsibility for accounting and closing (with external Buchhalter where applicable)
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP, tax, VAT, and statutory requirements
• Coordinate annual financial statements, audits, and tax filings
• Maintain internal controls and financial policies

Legal Entity & Corporate Governance (GmbH)

• Manage corporate governance and compliance of the German GmbH
• Coordinate legal matters, contracts, and regulatory topics with external counsel
• Ensure proper filings, documentation, and regulatory compliance

HR Administration & Operations

• Coordinate payroll, contracts, and HR administration
• Ensure compliance with German labor regulations
• Manage and steer external providers (tax, legal, payroll, accounting, audit, insurance)

Scaling & Expansion

• Build scalable finance and administrative structures
• Support setup of future European branches/entities

Required Qualifications

Previous experience:

• Proven experience as Finance Manager / Senior Accountant / similar role
• Strong expertise in accounting, tax, and German compliance
• Experience in a GmbH legal entity
• Experience in external auditing (big 4 is a plus)

Skills:

• Experience coordinating external advisors (tax, legal, payroll, audit)
• Structured, reliable, and execution-focused
• Hands-on, able to work independently in a stand-alone role
• High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail

Languages:

• Fluent English required; German strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on and pragmatic with strong ownership
• Comfortable in a lean, fast-paced, and scaling environment
• Able to combine operational accounting with strategic finance
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Reliable, structured, and business-oriented

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with significant impact on the company's strategic direction
• High degree of autonomy and trust
• Flexible working model with remote work within Germany
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Opportunity to shape and build the Finance function at group level