Finance Director / Controller

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide.
Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Director / Controller to serve as a key business partner to the leadership of LIVE·TEAM Germany.
This individual will lead day-to-day financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, ensuring compliance with Group policies and implementing appropriate internal controls. They will support with broader business planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, collaborative, pro-active and excited to be embedded in a fast-paced, project-based environment within Sport and Entertainment.
This role will be based in LIVE·TEAM's Amberg office with occasional travel to our Starnberg office. It is an office based role requiring 4-5 days in the Amberg office per week.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Financial Management and Reporting
Prepare and review monthly management accounts for group reporting and for local leadership
Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes in alignment with group timelines
Ensuring compliance with local tax legislation (employment, VAT, corporate taxes) through liaison with professional advisors
Review and approval of monthly payroll
Review and approval of operating expenses
Supporting account managers in costing and reconciling projects
Supporting shared service centre with cost coding, allocation and approvals
Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are completed in alignment with group timelines
Strategic and Commercial Finance
Act as a business advisor to the Leadership on business planning, pricing, performance and investments
Develop clear and concise variance analyses, margin reviews, and financial scenario modeling
Support commercial teams with tracking and monitoring new business targets
Working with client and sales teams to improve the results of the business, e.g. maximising gross profit, improving cashflow
Support client and sales teams on new business efforts including RFP pricing, margin modeling, and deal support
Business Support and Audit
Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary liaison for external and internal audits
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with THE·TEAM policies and procedures
Manage risk-related items including liaison with group risk team to ensure appropriate insurance policies and documentation are in place
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:
Qualifications and Experience:
Fluent in English and German (B1 minimum)
Qualified accountant (WP, certified accountant ACCA or similar)
5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a creative, experiential, sports, or manufacturing environment
Up to date knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP desirable
Experience of preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting
Experience of working in multi-currency environment desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience of using Workday desirable
Demonstrated ability to build trust and work collaboratively across departments
Experience of working within a large group desirable
Required Skills/Abilities:
Pro-active approach and positive attitude
Strong commercial instinct with the ability to balance details and strategy
Experience of partnering directly with leadership and operational teams
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills
Experience working in post-acquisition integration or matrixed environments
A passion for producing high-impact, unforgettable work
Travel required based on business needs
THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.