Finance Manager Germany

About this role

Finance Manager – Germany

Location: Germany

Department: Finance

Job Type: Permanent

Travel

Requirements

• Occasional
• DATA4’s Mission
• To build highly connected, resilient, and sustainable data center campuses to support the growth of our clients across Europe.
• DATA4 is a leading European operator and investor in the data center market. The Group finances, designs, builds, and operates its own data centers.
• DATA4 Values

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

• To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
• To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
• To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

Key Responsibilities

• The Finance Manager Germany will oversee the accounting, financial controlling, reporting, and compliance activities of Data4's German entities.

Working closely with Group Finance and local stakeholders, this role will play a key part in supporting Data4's continued expansion in Germany, with significant exposure to large-scale CAPEX investment projects, infrastructure development and business growth initiatives. The position combines financial controlling, business partnering, and team leadership within a fast-growing international organisation.

Responsibilities

• Accounting for Germany
• Structure and oversee accounting activities across the German entities (internal teams and OSP).
• Ensure accurate entries and reporting of Revenue, Opex, Capex, payroll and third parties’ transactions.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close under local GAAP and IFRS.
• Lead tax declaration processes with the assistance of external advisors and challenge tax opportunities.
• Manage cash collection, supplier payments and working capital activities.
• Coordinate audits, tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Financial Control of German Entities
• Monitor monthly budget execution (Revenues, Opex, CAPEX) actuals against expectations.
• Manage local budgeting processes and provide accurate forecasts (P&L, cash), partnering with Group’s and local operational teams.
• Deliver financial analysis, management reporting and performance dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve financial performance and enhance cash management.
• Support CAPEX investment projects, infrastructure developments and long-term business plans appraisals.
• Internal Control
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and financial governance standards.
• Contribute to SOX controls, audit requirements and risk management activities.
• Promote strong financial controls and best practices across the business.
• Management of the Finance Organisation
• Lead and develop local team and manage local and global objectives.
• Support process improvement, fast-close and Group’s finance transformation initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and continuous improvement culture.
• Education & Experience
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, financial control or audit within a multinational or multi-entity environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members is advantageous.
• Exposure to CAPEX-intensive environments such as data centres, infrastructure, construction, engineering, industrial, energy, utilities, manufacturing or real estate is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong accounting, financial reporting, tax and financial control experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management expertise.
• Experience supporting capital investment (CAPEX) projects.
• Familiarity with ERP, FP&A and reporting systems (Sage X3 and OneStream would be a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English and German language skills.