Head of Record to Report / Managing Director (f/m/d)

E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH | LL: C | Permanent | Full time, Part time or Job Sharing

E.ON Finance Services 

E.ON is one of the strongest operators of European energy networks and energy-related infrastructure, as well as a provider of advanced customer solutions for more than 50 million customers. With a total of over 75,000 employees, we are represented in 15 countries. By focusing on two sustainable growth areas and with the acquisition of innogy, we are ideally positioned to drive the energy transition in Germany and Europe. E.ON’s global Finance Services are managed functionally by Group Controlling and Risk and Group Accounting at E.ON SE. With a dynamic, dedicated and innovative team of 840 employees across two legal entities, E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH and E.ON Business Services Cluj S.R.L., we provide top-tier finance services and process ownership to the E.ON Group.

E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH

is more than just accounting. It is about people like you, who are willing to innovate, brave enough to take responsibilities and eager for results. With approx. 200 FTE operating from Essen and Regensburg in Germany, E.ON Accounting Solutions plays a critical role in preparing the financial statements for major German E.ON companies and is responsible for the central commercial system and process landscape as well as other digital solutions based on state-of-the-art technologies and working methods. Join our team if you want to boost your finance career and become one of the customer-oriented visionaries of our company!

We are looking for your application until 18th of September 2024. 

Your Role as Head of Record to Report

As Head of Record to Report (R2R), you will hold a pivotal leadership position, overseeing our General Ledger and Fixed Assets operations and process ownership teams. Your role is instrumental in shaping the future of our accounting processes, leading a diverse, international team, driving operational excellence and innovative process design. This role will report to the Head of Finance Services and will have a dual responsibility as Managing Director of E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH.

Our objectives to inspire you

• As part of the Finance Services Management Team, you lead the R2R operations supporting approx. 225 E.ON business units with various accounting services across three locations (Regensburg, Essen in Germany and Cluj in Romania). You will oversee a team of around 113 FTE directly and 200 FTE functionally, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer centricity.

• As Head of Record to Report, you ensure high-quality financial statements for national and international E.ON entities and drive process improvements to continuously enhance efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered. 

• As visionary, you provide process ownership for R2R processes and ensure governance based on a standardized ERP platform, design and implement strategies focused on standardization, digitalization and automation, and foster a customer-oriented business support.  

• As playmaker, you manage the R2R tower budget, monitor financial performance, ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality service standards. 

• As a reliable partner, you manage internal and external stakeholders, build and maintain strong relationships with customers ensuring their needs are understood and addressed effectively.

• As motivator, you lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, promote a culture of continuous learning and foster a digital mindset and constructive cooperation to drive change and achieve results. 

 How do you know you are the right fit

• University degree in economics with profound accounting/finance process and ERP knowledge, preferably including SAP S/4
• Several years of business experience in Accounting and Reporting
• Several years of experience in management/leadership position
• Profound knowledge about IFRS and German accounting specifics (HGB), record-to-report as well as accounting processes specific to the energy industry
• Experienced in an international environment and in managing and being responsible for all accounting issues in a multi-national corporation
• Ability to lead with passion, inspiring, motivating and aligning people towards a joint target
• A trustful, integrative and team-oriented personality with the ability to handle conflicts and critical situations 
• Highest customer focus with proven skills for stakeholder management and problem solving
• Ability to think in E2E processes & Digitalization know-how with proven track record
• Business fluent German and English language skills  
• Willingness to regular international travel 

Our motivating environment  

• Being a key player in the energy transition, we offer you the chance to be part of an exciting and dynamic working environment. With us, you can shape the energy landscape of tomorrow with innovative and creative ideas. 
• A modern working environment with very flexible working hours 
• An extremely generous home office concept 
• Possibility of 20 days a year of mobile working from abroad 
• 30 days holiday 
• A wide range of training and development programs for personal and professional development 
• A dynamic and international environment with diverse and constantly new challenges 
• Family service (e.g. company kindergarten, childcare arrangements, holiday care) 
• Extensive range of company sports as well as employee discounts and health programs  
• Several insurances (e.g. accident insurance)
• E.ON Pension Plan

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. 

We want the job to fit your life situation. Therefore, you can choose to apply in part or full time or have the opportunity to share your leadership role with another leader in a tandem principle (Job Sharing).

Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture. We look forward to you!  

Do you have questions?

For further information please contact Evelyne Bongi, evelyne.bongi@eon.com. Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online.

What you need to know:

Leadership Level: C

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Part or Full time; Job Sharing
Company: E.ON Accounting Solutions GmbH 

Function area: Finance/Accounting/Tax
Location: Regensburg, Essen