Senior Finance Manager DACH

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Ambu A/S is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, DACH to lead finance operations from the Bad Nauheim office near Frankfurt, managing local accounting teams and partnering with the Finance Shared Services in Malaysia. You will own IFRS based reporting and compliance, statutory filings, VAT, GDPR and ESG, maintain internal controls, oversee payroll and treasury, and collaborate with Commercial Finance on cost management and forecasting while guiding local teams. The ideal candidate brings senior finance leadership, strong German market knowledge, fluent English and German, and ERP and Power BI skills, with travel of 25 to 30 days per year. To stand out, tailor your CV to show cross-functional impact and regulatory know-how; note the process may extend into August due to summer holidays.

Senior Finance Manager, DACH

Ambu A/S is currently looking for a Senior Finance Manager, DACH to be based in our Bad Nauheim office, close to Frankfurt. 

In this key role, you will lead finance operations across the DACH region, managing local accounting teams and working in close partnership with our Finance Shared Services in Malaysia. You will report to the Director, Parent & EMEA Accounting based at Ambu’s headquarters in Denmark, with a dotted line to the Vice President, DACH.

Beyond your local responsibilities, you will also be part of Ambu’s global network of Finance Managers across EMEA, collaborating on shared initiatives and contributing to the annual finance cycle.

Key responsibilities

As Senior Finance Manager, DACH, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and strategic support. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes in line with IFRS and Group requirements.
  • Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting, tax filings, and compliance with local regulations (e.g. VAT, GDPR, ESG).
  • Manage relationships with local and Group auditors, ensuring all deliverables are met.
  • Work closely with our Finance Shared Services teams in Malaysia to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Oversee payroll and treasury operations, including banking relationships and payment processes.
• Business Partnering & Cost Management
  • Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance to monitor cost spend, improve cash flow, and avoid financial surprises.
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes.
• Leadership & Strategic Projects
  • Lead the local accounting teams and foster strong collaboration with local management and key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to global projects, strategic initiatives and other ad hoc tasks as needed.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you have:

• Proven experience in a similar finance leadership role, ideally within a global matrix organization. Experience in a regulated manufacturing (medtech, pharma, life sciences) environment is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting processes, including relevant legal and regulatory frameworks in Germany.
• Deep knowledge of the German market and its financial landscape. Professional knowledge of the Swiss market is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong skills in ERP platforms, Power BI and other finance reporting tools, with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail, while maintaining a broader business perspective.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones in a global environment.
• A university degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Ability to travel to Munich or Copenhagen approximately 25-30 days per year.

Please note that due to the upcoming summer holiday period, the recruitment process may take slightly longer than usual. We expect to begin the interview process in August.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.