Landewyck has been one of Germany’s leading tobacco and cigarette companies for 100 years. We are a growing, owner-managed company with production and sales organizations across Europe.
We are currently looking for a ¨:
Director Finance & Administration (m/w/d)
In this position, you will report directly to the General Manager of the local German entity.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end leadership and accountability for Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Tax, and Administrative functions, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy
- Management, development, and scaling of a team of 7 professionals, with a focus on efficiency, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Strategic business partner to executive management, providing proactive financial insights, scenario analysis, and decision support to drive sustainable growth
- Oversight and integrity of financial reporting under HGB, while ensuring seamless alignment and reporting interface with the holding company under LUX GAAP
- Direct contact and sparring partner to local and group leadership on all financial, operational, and compliance-related matters
- Primary point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities, ensuring transparency and strong relationships
Requirements profile
- Completed university degree (e.g. business administration) with a focus on finance and accounting - or comparable training
- Several years of relevant professional experience in the described area of responsibility
- Proven leadership responsibility in a comparable position
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office programs and SAP
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
- High level of responsibility and commitment as well as cross-departmental thinking and acting
- Independent, structured and conceptual work
- Sound understanding of production-related relationships
- "Hands-on mentality", ability to work in a team and strong communication skills
