MSX International Group is the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions for the automotive industry making business in more than 80 countries. MSXI’s deep industry expertise combined with advanced data analytics and custom software solutions improve the performance of automotive dealership networks by increasing revenue, reducing cost, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Join us in driving our financial success and making a significant impact on our growth!

For our market in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager (m/f/d) to ensure the company’s finance function is organized and efficient, partnering with our operations and clients to achieve top company results.

You will play a fully operational role, focusing on the following responsibilities:

• Manage the finance department and compliance matters:
  • Compiling business results, cash flow reports and support business forecasts
  • Supervising and working with the Finance and Admin team to manage daily finance tasks and ensure completion of the team’s duties
  • Supervising the office facility tasks
  • Supervising and managing the car fleet
• The role will include responsibilities at procurement level including:
  • Ensuring procurement processes and routines, approving purchases, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationships
  • Contributing to policy improvements, managing quality and compliance audits, and ensuring adherence to company terms and conditions
  • Leading changes, discovering profitable suppliers, initiating partnerships, and examining contracts for risks and improvements
• Additional temporary tasks according to Company needs

Work order

      •     Full time                 •      Indefinite contract             •     Cologne, Germany

What we have to offer

• A dynamic and committed team that values collaboration and innovation
• Management Incentive System
• 30 Holidays (including Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Rose Monday)
• Hybrid working model
• Room for individual improvement
• Career development opportunities on international level

Your education and expertise

• University degree in accounting, finance or economics or equivalent job experience
• 5 years of experience in accounting and finance in a medium or large sized company and 2 years of team management experience
• Local tax and accounting experience (international accounting experience would be a plus)
• Experience in financial analysis and accounting tools (e.g. JD Edwards, Smartview and Oracle)
• Full professional communication in both German and English (minimum level of C1), other European languages would be a plus

As a personality you bring:

• Good leadership capacity with the ability to coach, motivate and lead and manage teams
• Capability to take initiative to and drive the change of structural finance and operation management processes for the current situation and for the future
• Flexibility and Resilience in a  fast-changing environment, willingness to travel occasionally
• Analytical mindset, that is solution- and business oriented
• Good communication and inter-personal skills and strong self-motivation

Did we spark your interest? Then do not hesitate to apply with us today.

Don't hesitate to apply, even if you do not meet all the criteria. If you have a hands-on mentality and a passion for driving our financial department to success, you could be the perfect fit for our team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Diagnostics & Repair Enhancement
• Warranty and Repair Efficiency
• Technical Information
• Learning Solutions
• Sales Performance

Building trust since 1931, our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

The MSXI Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSXI Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored and innovative solutions

The MSXI Vision

To enhance every journey in the world of mobility

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.