Junior Finance Manager (m/w/d) with Accounting Focus

About Vitakraft

Vitakraft is a globally recognized leader in the pet care industry with over 185 years of experience. We develop and manufacture high-quality, needs-based products aimed at responsible and species-appropriate pet care. Our brand Vitakraft® is one of the top names worldwide with approximately 1.2 million products distributed daily by around 1,100 employees across 24 countries.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and contribute to the annual financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB).
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders such as banks, insurance companies, auditors, and authorities.
• Support the team across asset accounting as well as accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Generate business performance evaluations, analyses, and statistics; prepare management reports and presentations; and engage in international, group-wide financial planning.
• Assist with queries and reconciliation processes involving our foreign sales subsidiaries.
• Collaborate with the team on cross-departmental projects and provide support during audits and tax-related matters.

Candidate Profile

• Successfully completed studies with a focus on accounting or finance, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience in corporate accounting including skills in financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ideally familiar with SAP FI/CO modules.
• Motivated to contribute to process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured working style, good communication skills, and team orientation.
• Excellent command of German and good English proficiency in both spoken and written form.

What You Can Expect

• Work within a globally successful branded product company.
• Continuous growth with a strong company commitment to investments in modern structures, efficient processes, and digital/intelligent systems.
• Meaningful responsibilities and the opportunity to actively shape ongoing transformation processes.
• Process-oriented, transparent, and forward-looking work approaches.
• Open communication and a partnership-based work environment.
• Wide scope for influence in your role.
• Company pension plan with employer contributions.
• Discounted gym memberships through our partner network.
• Leasing options for company bicycles.
• Ability to bring pets to the workplace.
• Adequate parking facilities for employees.
• And many additional benefits.