Head of Group Accounting & IFRS (m/f/d)

About us

BayWa r.e. AG Holding in Munich, with an outstanding view over the Alps, unites about 400 people of all our core Corporate Functions under one roof. With comprehensive service offerings, we support our renewable energy business worldwide from our headquarters and actively shape the future of energy. We are working with companies and organisations worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions that reduce carbon footprints and drive down energy costs. Join us and become part of our team of change makers!

About the role

• We are looking for a Head of Group Accounting & IFRS (m/f/d) to join our team

• In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and reliable financial reporting for our company

• As a leader, you will work closely with international colleagues and shape an activity that will have far-reaching influence on the design of the Group's process landscape in addition to professional and technical responsibility for accounting

• You will be responsible for compliance with IFRS standards and lead strategic projects in the area of Group accounting

What you will do

• You will be responsible for a team and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of BayWa r.e. AG Group in accordance with IFRS as well as the Group management report

• You and your team will prepare the individual financial statements of the parent company BayWa r.e. AG in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)

• Together with your team, you will prepare the figures for our management and internal reporting

• You and your team advise and support domestic and foreign Group companies on accounting issues and manage integrations in the context of company acquisitions

• Your team clarifies fundamental and ad hoc accounting issues, primarily in accordance with IFRS and HGB and you act as the central point of contact for the auditors and coordinate the Group-wide audits of financial statements

• You continuously develop the SAP consolidation system SAP BO FC and manage projects on accounting-related topics, such as the expansion and optimization of accounting-related global end-to-end processes

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree in economics with a focus on accounting (in accordance with HGB and IFRS) and at least 8 years of work experience

• Professional experience in group accounting of an industrial company, in auditing or audit-related consulting - professional qualification (auditor/tax consultant) and management experience is a plus

• Sound theoretical and practical experience in accounting in accordance with HGB and IFRS, in particular in the preparation of consolidated financial statements (consolidation)

• Analytical and conceptual way of thinking, assumption of responsibility and independent way of working as well as the ability to work under pressure and assertiveness

• Strong team spirit, high flexibility as well as high level of motivation and commitment 

• Very good command of written and spoken English

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution

• Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment

• Mobile working  

• Flexible working hours  

• Modern office atmosphere  

• Company restaurant / Barista bar  

• Discounted Conditions Fitness  

• Discounted Online Shopping  

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About BayWa r.e. 

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet.  At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us 

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other statu