Lead/Head of Group Accounting (m/w/d)
Salary
€100,000 – €135,000per year
Description
FINN, Germany's leading car-subscription platform, is hiring a Lead/Head of Group Accounting in Munich to steer the strategic direction and operational excellence of its accounting function and build out the Group Accounting team. The role owns the timely preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS (currently transitioning from HGB), drives the group-wide IFRS framework and policies including IFRS 16 and IFRS 9, and owns consolidation across all group companies. It also manages relationships with auditors and regulators, drives systems and process transformation to maximize automation, and builds and leads the growing accounting team, acting as a strategic sparring partner to the CFO. Candidates need 8+ years of experience, ideally including a Big4 audit background, with business-fluent German and English.
Requirements
- Successfully completed degree in business administration, economics, or finance, ideally supplemented by a qualification as an auditor (Wirtschaftspruefer)
- 8+ years of professional experience with a proven track record at a well-known audit firm (Big4 is a plus) or in Group Accounting at an international group or scale-up
- Comprehensive excellence and proven expertise in IFRS accounting, including IFRS 16 and complex financial instruments under IFRS 9
- Business-fluent German and English, written and spoken (C1/C2 level), with outstanding communication skills
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Virtual Stock Option Program (VSOP) for long-term equity participation
3,000 EUR annual development budget for training and seminars
Monthly childcare subsidy, exclusive daycare access in Munich, and flexible work-life balance support
Company pension scheme with a 66% employer contribution
25% discount on a FINN car subscription or bike leasing
Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership and mental health support
Barista coffee, matcha, fruit basket, and daily lunch subsidy at the Munich office
Regular team events and corporate gatherings
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€117,500/year
€9,791/month
Total Deductions
€50,280
43% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€5,601/mo
€67,220/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€30,543
🏦 Pension Insurance€9,430
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,318
⚖️ Solidarity Surcharge€1,212
🏠 Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1650
Groceries
€350
Transport
€90
Utilities
€250
Internet
€45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€55
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€5
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€5,601
Comfortable Living:€2,422
Monthly Savings:€3,179 (57%)
💰
Strong savings potential: You could save €3,179 monthly, which is €38,148 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €117,500 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Munich
👥
Population
1.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️
About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
🏥
Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
🎭
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
🎉
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
🏞️
Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
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Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1650
⚡ Utilities:€250
🛒 Groceries:€350
🍽️ Dining out:€22
Part of Collections
FINN is a Munich-based car subscription platform offering all-inclusive, flexible monthly subscriptions as an alternative to buying or leasing. Insurance, maintenance, registration, and taxes included.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.