Head of Financial Accounting & Controlling – Head of Finance (m/f/d)

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October 14

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Plantafood Medical GmbH

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B2B • Wellness • Beauty

Plantafood Medical GmbH is a German full‑service contract manufacturer (Lohnhersteller) specializing in the development and production of dietary supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel), complementary pet feeds (Ergänzungsfuttermittel) and beauty-from-within cosmetic products. The company offers end-to-end services — formulation and R&D, regulatory advice, sourcing of >1,500 raw materials, manufacturing (capsules, tablets, powders, liquids), packaging, labelling and international logistics — and provides private‑label and white‑label solutions with certified “Made in Germany” quality. Plantafood serves clients across health & wellbeing, women's beauty, sports performance, lifestyle and animal health markets.

51 - 200 employees

🤝 B2B

🧘 Wellness

💄 Beauty

📋 Description

• You will assume overall responsibility for our finance function—both functionally and personnel-wise. • You will lead a small, motivated team and drive its targeted development. • Budget planning, liquidity management, forecasts— all financial threads converge with you. • You will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (HGB — German GAAP / IFRS) and provide professional reporting for management, investors and external partners. • You will continuously develop and optimize controlling instruments and processes with the aim of improving transparency, efficiency and controllability. • With solid financial analyses you will support management in strategic decisions and deliver reliable decision-making foundations. • You will analyze existing processes, rethink them and drive the digitalization of the finance function—always with a clear focus on efficiency and scalability. • You will ensure that all tax and legal requirements are met—precisely, proactively and in close coordination with relevant parties. • You will actively contribute, ask the right questions and provide well-founded decision-making materials.

🎯 Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Controlling or Business Administration provides your technical foundation. • Strong accounting expertise (HGB, ideally IFRS) is a given. • You have several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in an SME or a dynamically growing company. • Leading a team for you means communication, motivation and development—not just organization. • You embody a modern, collaborative leadership culture. • You are proficient with modern finance tools (DATEV) and ERP systems and can identify where digital solutions create real added value. • You drive tasks forward independently, work in a structured manner and take responsibility with high quality standards. • You think strategically, act pragmatically and remain calm and focused even in complex situations. • Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken, enable you to communicate confidently and clearly—internally and externally. • You are comfortable working with auditors, tax advisors, investors and other external partners and present yourself professionally.

🏖️ Benefits

• Secure job with prospects: A permanent employment contract at a high-growth company gives you stability and long-term development opportunities. • Attractive compensation with additional financial benefits: In addition to a fair salary, you can expect bonus payments, incentive programs, commuting allowances and a company pension scheme. • Flexible working models for your work–life balance: With flexible working hours and a home office option you can shape your working day to suit your private life. • 30 days of annual leave for your recovery: We value your regeneration—therefore you benefit from generous vacation arrangements and regulated working hours. • Individual training and career development: We support your professional and personal growth through training, development opportunities and clear advancement prospects within the company. • Appreciative corporate culture: A collegial atmosphere, flat hierarchies and a structured onboarding process create a motivating and respectful working environment. • Exclusive employee benefits and discounts: Through our Corporate Benefits program and reduced prices on company products, you enjoy numerous shopping advantages.