Head of Finance & Controlling (m/f/d)

The KAATSCH Group – with over 75 years of company history and around 260 employees, 6 operating companies at 8 locations in Baden-Württemberg and around 300 million. Euro annual turnover, is one of the leading recycling companies in southern Germany. We stand for responsibility, sustainability and entrepreneurial thinking. As an owner-managed medium-sized family company, we make an active contribution to environmental protection, reduction of CO2 emissions and conservation of natural resources every day. At the next possible time, we are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurially thinking personality, who conducts our entire financial area independently, works together and develops it forward-looking – including active support in digitization and targeted use of AI technologies. We're looking for you!

With design options in one of the future industries & Hands-on-Mentiality

You take over the overall responsibility for finance, controlling and commercial management and thus contribute an important part to the further development of the group of companies. You’re not a pure administrator – you’re working operatively, you’re actively shaping and driving improvements autonomously. Financial accounting & financial statements Creation of monthly and annual accounts (internal & external) incl. Reporting Preparation and participation in the group group group closure of the parent company Monthly USt pre-registrations, reporting to credit insurers, banks and registers Accompanying annual audits and audits with auditors Processing of factoring (releases, organisation, contract, audit) Finance & investment management Total responsibility for the company's financing divisions Financing, evaluation and accounting of all equipment, machinery and equipment Collection and evaluation of financing offerings and negotiations with banks and leasing providers liquidity planning and management, cash flow management Purchasing & Procurement Management Insurance & Contract Management Controlling & Management Reporting Building and further development of a meaningful management reporting for management Budget planning, forecast and target-actual analyses Cost calculation, costing and contribution analyses Processing and clarification of tax and commercial issues Digitalization & AI use Active participation and driving forward digitalisation in the financial sector Identification and implementation of AI-based tools and automation solutions Openness for the further development of digital archiving and accounting systems

Professional qualifications (Must-have) Complete university degree in Business / Economics – ideally as a Diploma Economist, Master BWL or comparable Multiannual professional experience in financial accounting and controlling Funded knowledge in the production of annual financial statements by HGB Solid knowledge of tax law (sales tax, trade tax, corporation tax, pay tax) Experience in Group Accounting or Contributing to consolidated financial statements Personal Strengths & Mindset Entrepreneurial thinking – You see yourself as a co-creator, not just as an administrator Hands-on-Mentality: You work operatively and don't shy any detail work High self-initiative, structuring talent and strong sense of responsibility Openness & drivers for new technologies and AI-based processes in the financial sector Communication & leadership in managing executives within the Kaatsch Group, banks, tax advisors and auditors Advantage (no need) Knowledge of wage accounting Experience with digital archiving and ERP systems Tax consultant exams, experience in a WP/StB chancellery or similar Industry experience in recycling

A key position in the Kaatsch Group with real freedom of design in a successful family business in one of the most important future sectors – recycling Direct reporting line and close exchange with management Safe workplace with long-term perspective – future guaranteed Attractive remuneration & additional services – Your bet is seen and rewarded Flat hierarchies & direct communication – Your voice counts Health & training offers – we invest in you in the long term A motivated, collegial team and regular employee events