Interim Director of Finance Germany (1.5 years maternity cover)
Salary: €150-200,000 (Dependent on Experience) Benefits
Location: Hybrid in Nuremberg, Germany or Berlin with regular travel to Nuremberg (Accommodation Allowance available)
Shape the Future of European PropTech
Are you an accomplished finance leader ready for a transformative challenge? Do you excel in dynamic settings where your strategic insights and leadership skills can drive significant growth? Our client, one of the world's largest privately-owned real estate tech companies, is seeking an Interim Director of Finance for their Germany operations. This is a critical role where your expertise will guide the financial strategy as they progress towards becoming Europe's leading proptech platform.
Why This Role?
Our client is not just another listing platform. Their ambition is to transform the real estate landscape through cutting-edge digital solutions. Their portfolio includes some of the most prominent real estate platforms across Europe and the Middle East and they pride themselves on a commitment to innovation, customer-centric services, and sustainable development practices.
As they evolve into the premier European proptech platform, they require a seasoned finance leader to navigate the complexities of this transition. Your role will be crucial in addressing key challenges such as managing churn, optimizing monthly recurring revenue (MRR), controlling customer acquisition costs, and enhancing average revenue per customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Planning
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Operational Management
Team Leadership
Risk Management
Business Partnering
Qualifications:
About the Opportunity
Our client celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. They welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, from minority communities, and the LGBTQIA community. They support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.
This is an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to unlocking everyone's perfect place. You will work alongside some of Europe's most renowned digital real estate marketplaces and brands, contributing to their mission of transforming the future of real estate tech.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you are a dynamic financial leader looking for an exciting interim role with a market leader in their field, we want to hear from you!
Apply today. Send us your CV in both English and German by clicking the link below, quoting reference number LX 2249805.
Magazijnbeheerder
€Zeer competitief, afhankelijk van ervaring + bonus + voordelen
Rotterdam, Nederland
Ben jij een doorgewinterde magazijnprofessional die op zoek is naar een zakelijke uitdaging? Kom dan werken bij onze klant, een internationale designer en verdeler van elektronica die diens Europese activiteiten wil revolutioneren met een geavanceerde gecentraliseerde faciliteit in Rotterdam, Nederland. De faciliteit zal de innovatieve elektronische veiligheidsoplossingen van onze klant verdelen naar klanten in Europa op basis van bezorging op de volgende dag.
In deze cruciale functie leid je de overgang van meerdere Europese sites naar een nieuwe continentale hub in Nederland en geef je vanaf dag één vorm aan processen van wereldklasse.
Jouw takenpakket
Stel je voor dat je de blauwdruk ontwerpt voor de toekomstige magazijnoperaties van onze klant in heel Europa. Van het conceptualiseren van efficiënte indelingen en flows tot het implementeren van ultramoderne systemen: jij staat aan het hoofd van dit baanbrekende initiatief. In eerste instantie zal je met een klein team de activiteiten uitbreiden om aan de stijgende vraag te kunnen voldoen, om uiteindelijk leiding te geven aan een team van wel 15 logistieke supersterren.
Als manager magazijnoperaties ontwikkel je een naadloze procedure in de hele toeleveringsketen. Je optimaliseert elke stap; van voorraadbeheer, orderpicking, kitting en orderverwerking tot verzending. Met een scherpe focus op klantenservice zorg jij ervoor dat bestellingen snel worden verzonden voor bezorging op de volgende dag, en dat over heel Europa.
Dit is niet zomaar een magazijnfunctie - het is een zakelijke onderneming binnen een bloeiende matrixorganisatie met hoofdkantoor in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Je zal strategische partnerschappen aangaan met koeriers, problemen oplossen en gegevens gebruiken om voortdurend verbeteringen door te voeren.
De functie in een notendop
Dit ben jij helemaal
Je bent uiterst bedreven in het orkestreren van complexe magazijnoperaties en hebt:
Maar je bent meer dan alleen een technische maestro. Je bent een geboren teamspeler, bedreven in het overbruggen van culturele verschillen door middel van uitzonderlijke communicatieve vaardigheden. Omdat meer dan 50% van jouw interacties plaatsvindt op afstand, maak je moeiteloos contact met collega's in heel Europa en creëer je een gefocuste, klantgerichte cultuur.
De beloning
Dit is een zeldzame kans om een blijvende stempel te drukken op een baanbrekend bedrijf. Je zit op de eerste rij bij de transformatie van dit bedrijf en geeft vorm aan het fundament van diens Europese logistieke powerhouse. Tijdens het uitoefenen van deze job breid je je vaardigheden uit, doe je een multiculturele ervaring op en bouw je een reputatie op die jouw carrière naar nieuwe hoogten stuwt.
Als je klaar bent voor dit operationele meesterwerk, solliciteer dan nu. Stuur alstublieft een kopie van je CV in zowel het Engels als het Nederlands, met vermelding van de referentie LX 2728992 naar of bel naar 44 (0)1905 381 320
Warehouse Operations Manager
€Very Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Are you a seasoned warehouse professional seeking an entrepreneurial challenge? Join our client, an international electronics designer and distributor, as they revolutionise their European operations with a cutting-edge centralised facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The facility will distribute our client's innovative electronic safety solutions to customers across Europe on a next day delivery basis.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead the transition from multiple European sites to a new continental hub in the Netherlands, shaping world-class processes from day one.
Your Mission
Imagine designing the blueprint for our client's future warehouse operations across Europe. From conceptualising efficient layouts and flows to implementing state-of-the-art systems, you'll spearhead this game-changing initiative. With a small team at first, you'll scale the operation to meet surging demand, ultimately overseeing a workforce of up to 15 logistics superstars.
As the Warehouse and Operations Manager, you'll develop a seamless process across the entire supply chain. You'll optimise every step, from inventory management, picking, kitting and order fulfilment to despatch. With a razor-sharp focus on customer service, you'll ensure orders are swiftly shipped for next-day delivery across the continent.
This isn't just any warehouse role - it's an entrepreneurial venture within a thriving matrix organisation headquartered in the UK. You'll forge strategic partnerships with couriers, troubleshoot issues, and use data to drive continuous improvement.
The Role in Summary
Is This You?
You're a master of orchestrating complex warehouse operations with:
But you're more than just a technical maestro. You're a natural collaborator, adept at bridging cultural divides through exceptional communication skills. With over 50% of your interactions conducted remotely, you'll effortlessly connect with colleagues across the continent, creating a focused, customer-centric culture.
The Rewards
This is a rare opportunity to leave a permanent mark on a pioneering company. You'll have a front-row seat to its transformation, shaping the very backbone of its European logistics powerhouse. Along the way, you'll expand your skillset, gain cross-cultural exposure, and build a legacy that propels your career to new heights.
If you're ready to conduct this operational masterpiece, apply now. Email your CV, quoting reference LX 2728992 or call us on 01905 381 320.
Position: Management Accountant
Location: Hybrid, with offices based in Nettetal, Germany
Salary: €60-72000 plus bonus
Management Accountant
Are you a skilled Management Accountant ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a talented individual with indepth experience of German GAAP and taxation to join our client's team at their cutting-edge logistics and supply chain facility in the lower Rhine region in Germany.
The Role:
As the Management Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of the operation, reporting directly to the General Manager and Commercial Finance Manager.
You will oversee financial management and reporting activities at the facility. This includes preparing and analysing financial reports, such as daily flash reports, month-end reports, and KPI reports. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial forecasts to support resource planning and operational decision-making.
Collaboration with the General Manager is essential to align financial strategies with operational goals and objectives. You will also assist in budget preparation and monitoring, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, particularly in German tax law.
The Ideal Candidate:
This role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement and candidates should be actively studying towards an accounting qualification or already possess one.
The ideal candidate for this role will have strong management accounting skills, including experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. Candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of German GAAP, as well as local taxation knowledge and understanding as they will be taking the lead on tax returns and interacting with the local tax authorities in Germany.
Familiarity with financial systems such as Sage (or similar), and fluency in written and verbal German and English will be critical to success.
We are looking for a growth-oriented individual who can thrive in a relaxed and diverse work environment. Proactive communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both local and remote teams are crucial. The ideal candidate should be flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges.
About our client:
Our client is an innovative player in the logistics and supply chain management industry. With the head office based in the United Kingdom, they have a global reach and offer a wide range of services - from sourcing and freight forwarding to warehousing and distribution - to optimise and streamline supply chains for various industries.
If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Click on the Apply Now button below and send us your CV, quoting reference number 2104292.