Director Finance Project Management (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse AG • Frankfurt am Main

Learn. Develop. Grow. But always: Share value

Join our international team that drives positive change, united by a spirit of openness and curiosity. We empower you to have an impact and to grow – personally and professionally. With us, you work at the heart of financial systems and evolve the way markets operate. We’re excited about the future because we are the ones shaping it. Let´s do this together by sharing value!

Who we are

Tracing its origins to 1585, Deutsche Börse Group has become one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. In this role, we provide investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital markets. What’s your part in all this? With your commitment you contribute to the success of our unique business model: offering a wide range of products, services and technologies for security, transparency and integrity on the markets. By creating trust in the markets of today and tomorrow we foster growth and contribute to the prosperity of future generations.

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work
The Director I Finance Project Management is responsible for driving change across Finance & Accounting and will lead finance transformation programs for the Group with an initial focus for Post-Trading. The Director I Finance Project Management leads the financial & regulatory reporting project initiatives of the organization and has oversight over process improvements re FinOps. The Director I Finance Project Management has a direct reporting line to the Head of Financial Accounting & Controlling of Deutsche Börse Group.

Your responsibilities

Lead and/or support Financial Accounting & Controlling projects across the Group (e.g. SAP migrations, process E2E redesign of SSC, regulatory reporting landscape, BCBS 239, master data governance, intercompany topics)
Maintain Compliance with financial and regulatory requirements while staying up to date with industry changes
Drive change by developing and implementing best practices in the field of effective governance, oversight and controls
Work closely with the other CFO functions at group level
Base of operations is the triangle Eschborn, Luxembourg and Prague

Your profile

University degree, e.g. in economics, business administration, mathematics, physics and/or a comparable professional qualification or training
Professional experience in the financial industry in similar functions for 10 to 15 years (preferrable accountancy qualification with relevant experience in a financial officer role)
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations as well as best practices on industry standards
Experience in data governance topics will be a plus
Highly motivated, pro-active with sense of ownership, self-managed, high work ethics, goal-oriented approach coupled with analytical skills. Work under pressure with high degree of reliability and sense of urgency and execution
Innovative and change agent
Leveraging diversity and ability to lead without authority and work well with international teams based in different locations
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics in a structured way and present them in accordance with different target audiences, such as senior management, control functions and regulators
Proficiency in written and spoken English; German and French language skills will be a plus

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, part-time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.