About this role
<p><strong>Your area of work:</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Head of HGB Banking Reporting</strong> holds full accountability for ensuring compliance with German GAAP (HGB), including the preparation of statutory financial statements and disclosures for both banking and non-banking entities. In addition, the role as <strong>Head of Finance CEU</strong> is responsible for the overall financial management of <strong>Clearstream Europe AG (CEU)</strong>. This encompasses financial accounting, controlling, planning, and forecasting, as well as internal budget, cost and revenue management and internal financial reporting. The role serves as the <strong>primary point of contact</strong> for all finance-related matters towards the Executive Board and represents CEU`s financial interests towards internal stakeholders as well as regulators and external stakeholders, including BaFin, Deutsche Bundesbank and external auditors.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and develop a high-performing finance team covering accounting and German GAAP/HGB reporting</li> <li>Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), including RechKredV</li> <li>Oversee monthly and quarterly closing processes and manage reconcilations between IFRS and HGB/RechKredV reporting frameworks</li> <li>Oversee HGB-based regulatory reporting in line with German banking requirements (e.g., HGB, RechKredV, KWG)</li> <li>Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial information to regulatory bodies (e.g., BaFin, Deutsche Bundesbank)</li> <li>Function as the primary contact for auditors on HGB-related matters and audits</li> <li>Ensure audit readiness and coordination closely with the Supervisory Board’s Audit Committee</li> <li>Establish and ensure compliance with financial and accounting policies, procedures and internal controls</li> <li>Support and steer planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for Post-Trade Services</li> <li>Prepare and present budgets, financial analyses, management reports and regular updates to relevant committees and legal entity boards, including monthly performance insights to support decision-making</li> <li>Drive continuous enhancement and optimization of SAP-based financial reporting</li> <li>Ensure close alignment with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Revenue Management, Clearstream Risk Management, Group Tax) on CEU related topics</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your profile:</strong></p> <ul> <li>University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field</li> <li>Extensive experience in financial accounting, controlling, and reporting within the financial services or banking sector</li> <li>Strong expertise in German GAAP (HGB) and solid knowledge of IFRS</li> <li>Previous leadership experience in managing accounting and/or controlling teams</li> <li>Excellent analytical and technical skills, including SAP CO, SAP BW and MS Office</li> <li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels, including the Executive Board</li> </ul>