Senior Manager Finance DACH (m/f/d)
Shape the financial future of a global leader in healthcare.
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? Do you want to influence financial strategy, steer key decisions, and lead a high‑performing team? And are you seeking an environment built on trust, development, and modern finance structures?
Then Medline is the right place for you.
About Medline -- improving healthcare together
With 43,000 employees worldwide, Medline is one of the leading global healthcare companies. Our customers are as diverse as our solutions: large hospital groups, renowned clinics, medical retailers, pharmacies, and distributors.
Our mission: To sustainably improve patient care and enhance people's quality of life.
Our approach: Innovative products, efficient processes, and strong teams who take ownership.
To further strengthen our growth in the DACH region, we are looking for a:
Senior Manager Finance DACH (m/f/d)
Location: Kleve, Germany
🎯 Your Mission
As Senior Manager Finance DACH, you hold full responsibility for the financial steering of the region. You create transparency, drive performance, and shape a finance organization that is forward‑looking and business‑focused.
Your purpose: Build a strong, modern finance function that acts as a trusted partner to the business.
You collaborate closely with the Director EMEA Financial Controlling, the DACH leadership team, global finance stakeholders, and your local finance team in Kleve --- ensuring financial stability and enabling sustainable growth.
🚀 Your Key Responsibilities
Finance Leadership & Strategy
- Lead all Finance, Accounting, and Reporting processes for the DACH region
- Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings under US GAAP and Local GAAP
- Maintain a robust internal control environment, ensuring full SOX compliance
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead an experienced team across Accounting, Finance Administration, and Credit Control
- Define clear structures, efficient processes, and modern ways of working
- Develop talent and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to the DACH leadership team
- Support strategic and operational decisions with clear financial insights
- Ensure transparency on performance, risks, and opportunities
Transformation & Systems
- Drive process optimization, automation, and standardization
- Lead ERP implementations and continuous system improvements
- Support smooth integration into Shared Service Center environments
Compliance & Tax
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations
- Liaise closely with auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
- Guarantee timely and accurate filings and documentation
⭐ What You Bring
You are an excellent fit if you:
- hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar
- ideally bring additional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA)
- have 8--10 years of relevant experience in an international finance environment
- possess strong expertise in US GAAP and SOX/Internal Controls
- have solid knowledge of German statutory and tax regulations
- bring proven leadership experience and enjoy developing people
- make decisions confidently and drive transformation
- feel comfortable in an international, matrix‑driven organization
- communicate effectively in both German and English
💙 Why You'll Love Working at Medline
We offer more than a job --- we offer an environment where you can grow, lead, and shape the future:
- Structured onboarding with clear guidance and dedicated contacts
- Flexible working arrangements supporting balance and efficiency
- Fully employer‑funded pension plan
- 30 days of annual leave
- Permanent employment contract from day one
- Pre‑start introduction to your team and workspace
- Modern office environment in Kleve
- Broad development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, internal trainings, language courses)
- Daily wellbeing benefits: fresh fruit, premium coffee, subsidized lunch
And one more thing:
Success is celebrated --- together. Because performance deserves recognition.
💬 Ready for your next career move?
We're excited to meet you!