Oettinger Davidoff Group, with sales of over half a billion Swiss francs and almost 4,000 employees around the world, traces its roots back to 1875 and remains family-owned to this day. The company is dedicated to the business of producing, marketing, distributing, and retailing premium-branded cigars, tobacco products and accessories. The premium-branded cigar business includes Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, The Griffin’s, Private Stock, Zino and Zino Platinum. Oettinger Davidoff Group is also the sole agent of many brands in several countries. Its business is anchored in a strong “crop to shop” philosophy, having pursued vertical integration from the tobacco fields in the Dominican Republic and Honduras to its global network of 65 Davidoff flagship stores/satellites and strong appointed merchants in over 130 countries. 

For our German group company, Davidoff of Geneva Germany GmbH, located in Hamburg, Germany, we are seeking a motivated and qualified professional to join our team at the earliest possible date or by mutual agreement.

Head of Finance, Davidoff of Geneva Germany & Austria (m/f/x) 100% / Hamburg, Germany

Responsibilities

As Head of Finance, you are a member of the local management team and report directly to the General Manager. Together with your team, you are responsible for internal and external accounting, monthly reporting to executive management and the group company Oettinger Davidoff AG, as well as the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB) and Swiss GAAP FER. In addition, you oversee Procurement and ICT for Davidoff of Geneva Germany GmbH and Davidoff of Geneva Austria GmbH. Further responsibilities include sales and purchasing controlling, product demand analysis, and ad hoc analyses for Management, Sales, and Operations. 

• Provide business and financial support to the General Manager, Sales, and Marketing teams
• Assume functional and disciplinary leadership of the Finance, Accounting, and Procurement departments
• Prepare and coordinate:
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including notes and management reports
  • Annual corporate tax returns in collaboration with external tax advisors
  • Monthly VAT returns
• Develop and coordinate the annual financial and liquidity planning process
• Manage budgeting and cash flow/liquidity planning
• Develop and monitor meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify opportunities for business development, cost reduction, and process/system improvements
• Prepare management reports, statistics, analyses, and ad hoc business evaluations
• Oversee workforce planning and coordinate external payroll service providers
• Conduct budget-versus-actual variance analyses and communicate findings to responsible stakeholders
• Ensure the reliability of the ICT infrastructure and the functionality of the SAP S/4HANA environment
• Lead Procurement activities, including demand analysis, demand planning, and inventory management
• Oversight of compliance matters / (ICS)

Qualifications and experience

• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a specialization in Finance/Accounting (minimum Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred), or an equivalent professional qualification
• Strong expertise in finance and accounting, including solid knowledge of financial reporting under IFRS (knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER is considered an advantage)
• 5–10 years of professional experience in finance and accounting; prior experience in a leadership position within the finance function is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of SAP, ideally including S/4HANA modules such as FI-AA, FI-GL, FI-AR, FI-AP, Cash Management, CO-OM, and CO-PA, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with consolidation tools, such as LucaNet, is a plus
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Results-oriented strategic thinker with strong planning and organizational capabilities
• Trusted point of contact for accounting-related matters and tax law issues
• Good command of English, both written and spoken

We offer you

We offer you
• A dynamic, young team with close collaboration across all departments
• Structured onboarding as well as diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Plenty of room for initiative and the opportunity to broaden your horizons through varied tasks and cross-functional exposure
• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days of remote work per week
• 30 days of annual leave to support a healthy work–life balance
• Modern open-office environments that encourage communication and teamwork
• Free HVV public transportation pass
• A 13th-month salary

Next steps
If this position matches your profile and career goals, we would love to get to know you! 
We look forward to receiving your full application through the Apply button.  

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Nauenstrasse 73 · 4052 Basel · Schweiz
Telefon: +41 58 219 35 57
E-mail: career@davidoff.com