Head of Finance & Controlling Europe (m/f/d)

Die Desay SV Automotive Europe GmbH hat ihren Hauptsitz in Weimar und ist Technologiespezialist für die Erstausrüstung von Fahrzeugen mit Elektronik-, Antennen- und Softwarelösungen. Über unsere Tochtergesellschaft Antenna Technology Center (Europe) ATC GmbH bieten wir anspruchsvolle Antennenmessungen und -dienstleistungen an. Unsere Unternehmenskultur ist von Dynamik, Vielfalt, Offenheit und Fairness geprägt.

Mit eigener Forschung, Entwicklung und Produktion stehen wir für höchste Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit. Desay SV Europe ist Teil von Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. mit Sitz in China, einem führenden, börsennotierten Anbieter von Mobilitätslösungen in den Bereichen Smart Cabin, Smart Drive und Smart Service. Als Top 100 Zulieferer unterstützt Desay SV mit seiner hohen Technologiekompetenz Automobilhersteller weltweit bei der Mobilitätstransformation und macht das Fahren sicherer, komfortabler und effizienter.

1. Strategic & Operational Financial Management

• Overall responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Tax & Treasury for the European entities
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, tax, and financial regulations in Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Sweden
• Development and implementation of financial and controlling strategies to support business growth
• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB, IFRS, and local regulations
• Cash flow management and optimization of financing structures

2. Controlling & Performance Management

• Development and management of a high-performing controlling framework for all European locations
• Acting as a business partner for the European management team to drive financial performance
• Monitoring and managing budgeting, forecasting processes, and KPI analysis
• Identifying efficiency improvements to enhance profitability and cost-effectiveness

3. Tax & Treasury Management

• Tax advisory and optimization of European corporate structures
• Ensuring compliance with international and local tax regulations, transfer pricing guidelines, and VAT directives
• Close collaboration with external tax advisors and auditors
• Development of treasury strategies to optimize liquidity management and risk control

4. ESG & Compliance

• Development and implementation of ESG strategies in the finance sector
• Ensuring compliance with sustainability and regulatory requirements according to EU directives
• Implementation of internal control systems (ICS) to minimize financial and legal risks

5. International Collaboration & Reporting

• Close cooperation with the global F&C network of the parent company in China to ensure transparent financial reporting
• Coordination and harmonization of financial processes between European entities and the parent company
• Ensuring smooth communication with the Chinese management team and adaptation to global reporting standards

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• At least 8-10 years of experience in senior finance roles, ideally in the automotive industry
• Strong expertise in Accounting (HGB, CAS, IFRS), Controlling, Tax & Treasury
• Experience with international corporate structures and collaboration with Asian parent companies
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP R3; SAP4HANA) and digital finance tools
• Fluent in German and English, Chinese is a plus
• Leadership experience with intercultural competence and international collaboration skills
• Hands-on mentality combined with strategic foresight