Finance Manager Germany (m/f/d)

Location: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops turnkey photovoltaic plants and battery storage projects, expands its independent power producer portfolio, and delivers services across development, financing, EPC, operations and maintenance, and asset management.

What you will do

• Lead the local accounting team and oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, accruals, provisions, and closing activities for German entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS reporting packages for group consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with German commercial and tax requirements, including VAT returns, E-Bilanz, annual tax filings, Unternehmensregister publication, and Deutsche Bundesbank reporting.
• Plan and coordinate statutory audits, prepare audit documentation and PBC lists, and follow up on findings through closure.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, loans, interest accruals, recharges, and cost allocations in line with the group transfer pricing policy.
• Drive automation and standardization of accounting processes with Finance Systems and IT using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, LucaNet, workflow, and RPA tools.

Requirements

• Degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of accounting experience, ideally in an audit firm and/or a multi-entity international group; renewable energy or project business experience is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and German tax requirements, plus good knowledge of IFRS.
• Hands-on experience preparing financial statements and coordinating audits.
• Strong affinity for systems and automation, with experience using ERP systems, advanced Excel, and ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and LucaNet.
• First leadership or team coordination experience is desired.
• Structured, reliable, solution-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English and German is required.

Nice to have

• Qualification as Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK), Steuerberater, or equivalent.
• Experience with renewable energy or project businesses.
• Knowledge of RPA, Power BI, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• International organization with operations and offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
• Inclusive and respectful workplace committed to equal opportunity and accessibility.
• Reasonable recruitment-process accommodations can be discussed for candidates who need them.