Overall leadership and people management for Accounting, Finance Operations, Treasury, and adjacent finance processes, Lead and develop the Accounting team with a strong focus on accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting, Own the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, Ensure compliance with IFRS, HGB (where applicable), and other regulatory requirements, Continuously strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks, Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure smooth audit execution, Identify, assess, and proactively manage financial and accounting-related risks, Act as a key driver of finance transformation, automation, and AI adoption across accounting and finance processes, Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows, streamline reporting structures, and improve scalability through technology, Evaluate, implement, and continuously optimize finance systems, tooling, and AI-supported solutions, Challenge existing processes and leverage modern finance technologies, Partner closely with the CFO and leadership team to align the finance organization with broader business objectives, Build and develop a high-performing finance organization with a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, Support and oversee tax-related topics where required while keeping the primary focus on accounting excellence, scalability, systems, and finance transformation