Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & T&E (f/m/d)

Job description

The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & T&E to join our Finance Common Shared Services (CSS) – Front Office organization in the DACH region. You will lead and develop the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense , while driving strong business partnering and collaboration with key stakeholders and Finance CSS delivery teams.

How You'll Make an Impact Lead, develop and empower the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense, ensuring strong performance, collaboration and engagement across all streams. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and foster a proactive business partnering mindset, ensuring Finance CSS services effectively support business needs. Ensure effective collaboration with Finance Common Shared Service Centers to support smooth end-to-end process execution and high-quality service delivery.

Take a hands-on role in operational activities and complex cases, with a primary focus on AR/Credit and selected responsibilities across AP and T&E. Monitor service quality and stakeholder satisfaction, proactively addressing recurring issues, risks and improvement opportunities. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements, local regulations, internal policies and controls, including country-specific requirements.

Support internal and external audits and contribute to maintaining a robust internal control environment across the relevant Finance CSS processes. Drive continuous improvement, standardization and simplification, collaborating with process owners and delivery teams to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience. Contribute to regional and global Finance initiatives, transformation projects and implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working.

As a People Manager, set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, support professional development and create an inclusive and collaborative team environment. Your Background Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. At least five years of relevant Finance experience. Experience in team or functional leadership is considered a strong advantage. Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment is an advantage.

Strong process understanding across AR, Credit Management, AP and T&E. Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls and relevant statutory requirements. Proficiency in SAP; S/4HANA experience is an advantage. Strong stakeholder management, business partnering and communication skills. Proven ability to drive process improvement and organizational change. Fluent in German and English.