Senior Staff Financial Analyst (f/m/d)

Job description

The Senior Staff Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting for Renesas Electronics Europe. The role covers statutory accounting, period-end closing activities, and finance process coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement in accounting processes across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and perform month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Ensure accurate statutory accounting and support preparation of statutory financial statements
• Coordinate external audits, respond to audit requests, and ensure timely closure of audit findings
• Act as key finance contact for banking, tax authorities, and external advisors
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and perform regular reconciliations
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and harmonization of accounting processes across European entities
• Support finance transformation initiatives, systems improvements, and SAP‑related enhancements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX controls (where applicable), and audit requirements
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to management and other finance teams in Europe Key Interfaces Director Finance Europe European Accounting & Controlling teams Global Finance / HQ teams External auditors and tax advisors Banks and financial institutions Cross‑functional stakeholders (Operations, Tax, Treasury, Legal)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Professional qualification (Bilanzbuchhalter IHK, ACCA, CPA) preferred Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, controlling, or audit

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory accounting requirements Experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred) and financial reporting systems
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes Experience in a multinational or matrix organization preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage

Key Competencies

High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong ownership and accountability mindset Structured and pragmatic working style
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Continuous improvement and solution‑oriented thinking
• Ability to operate confidently in a complex, fast‑paced environment