Finance and Administration Manager (Art & Luxury)

TL;DR

Finance and Administration Manager (Finance): Managing financial operations and operational efficiency for the German entity with an accent on German accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory compliance. Focus on overseeing financial transactions, managing VAT and corporate tax filings, and coordinating payroll.

Location: Munich, Germany (travel to Cologne quarterly). Must be based in Germany.

Company

Global leader in art and luxury objects marketplace and auction house established in 1744.

What you will do

• Process supplier invoices via Concur/SAP and manage payment approvals and bank releases.
• Coordinate payroll execution and ensure compliance with local payroll reporting.
• Manage monthly balance sheets, P&L, accruals, and statutory financial statements via external firms.
• Prepare and submit budgets and forecasts using Pigment.
• Handle VAT reporting, annual tax declarations, and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Ensure legal and tax compliance, acting as the main point of contact for auditors and banks.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles within an international group.
• Strong understanding of German GAAP and tax laws.
• Fluent in German and professional proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Proven track record in managing German VAT and fiscal declarations.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with global finance and compliance teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in the auction, art, or luxury sectors.
• Accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or local German equivalent).

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time role with a workload of 50% to 60%.
• Hybrid work arrangement with three days per week in the office.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious global network of specialists.
• 12-month contract duration.