Head of Group Accounting

Head of Group Accounting (m/f/d)

CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH Jobportal Berlin Frankfurt am Main Greifswald

We are an owner-managed, globally active company in the specialty pharmaceuticals sector with a clear mission: to be THE sustainable platform for long-established and trusted pharmaceutical brand products in various therapeutic areas. As a reliable partner to the research-based pharmaceutical industry, CHEPLAPHARM ensures the availability and supply of these medicines for the global market.

This benefits not only our partners, but also patients around the world. We are proud that our specialised business model has enabled us to become one of the world's leading companies in the acquisition of original preparations within 20 years, and we continue to grow. The aspiration of our approximately 800 employees: Together, we want to ‘ACHIEVE MORE’.

What makes your day with us special:

Prepare and Manage Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• You manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• You oversee the entire consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and the reconciliation of Group reporting packages.
• You manage the Group closing timetable and ensure the smooth execution of all closing activities.

Develop and Enhance Group Accounting Standards

• You develop, maintain, and continuously improve Group Accounting Policies and accounting guidelines.
• You ensure the consistent application of accounting standards and IFRS requirements across all Group entities.
• You serve as the primary contact for complex IFRS and local GAAP accounting matters.

Drive the Integration of New Group Entities

• You lead the accounting integration of newly acquired or established Group entities.
• You manage accounting-related projects associated with the setup and integration of new locations and entities.
• You establish standardized and scalable accounting processes together with international stakeholders to support the Group’s continued growth.

International Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• You act as the primary interface for external auditors, subsidiaries, and internal business functions.
• You provide technical leadership and guidance to international subsidiaries on Group Accounting matters.
• You ensure close alignment between local Finance teams and Group-wide Accounting functions.

What sets you apart:

Extensive Accounting Expertise

• You hold a Master's degree or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g. certified public accountant).
• You bring several years of relevant experience in Group Accounting, consolidation, or external audit within an international organization.
• You have strong knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements and ideally additional experience with local GAAP frameworks.
• Experience with consolidation systems (preferably Lucanet; SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting) and SAP.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement Mindset

• You know how to provide technical leadership, align stakeholders, and successfully manage complex accounting topics.
• You challenge existing processes, identify optimization opportunities, and actively drive change initiatives.
• You maintain a clear overview and set the right priorities in dynamic growth and transformation environments.

Strong Communication Skills & International Mindset

• You communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, e.g. Finance functions in subsidiaries, senior management, auditors.
• You build trust through a clear, reliable, and solution-oriented working style.
• You enjoy working in an international environment and have excellent English language skills.

What we offer you besides the job:

Corporate culture & internationality A growing company with a diverse, open working environment and employees from around 40 countries.

Flexible working models & work-life balance Individually customisable working models, including the option to work from another EU country for up to two months per year. Working time account with compensatory time off and 30 days of holiday.

Individual benefits & pension provision Flexible benefits budget, e.g. for increased company pension provision, fitness and health offers or subsidies for travel and meal costs.

Discounts & additional benefits Access to the corporate benefits platform with discounts at hundreds of partner companies.

Further development & team culture Internal and external training courses tailored to personal goals, as well as company and team events to strengthen cohesion and celebrate successes together.