Change Management Manager jobs in Germany

The Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation to support the organization’s mission in advancing medical innovation and improving lives.

Financial Risk Assurance & Transformation Manager (m/f/d) reports to the Germany Finance Lead and is a key member of the Germany Finance Leadership Team. This role is responsible for driving strategic decisions for the entire Finance department and maintaining an effective internal control environment in compliance with GAAP, SOX controls, corporate policies and statutory requirements for all entities in the German market. The position serves as a SOX officer for Germany and acts as the primary contact for internal MCAAS financial audits. The role collaborates with multiple teams to identify, assess and mitigate risk, supports process simplification and drives execution excellence while upholding high ethical standards and compliance. The position is based in Munich.

• Maintain an effective internal control environment in compliance with GAAP/IFRS, SOX controls and corporate policies.
• Ensure controls are lean, effective and understood by all key stakeholders, meeting corporate and local legal requirements.
• Partner with local stakeholders to design, implement and review control execution for processes, balance sheet/P&L and other compliance requirements.
• Manage audits and follow-up of internal and external audit findings.
• Liaise with the Risk Assurance regional organization and Global Service Centers to facilitate guidance, communications and training, and share knowledge and best practices.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for consultation on financial accounting and reporting matters.
• Promote awareness of Finance Corporate Policies and internal control systems to cultivate a culture of compliance across the finance organization.
• Assist local market team with escalated queries, offering advice on best practices to optimize process alignment and standardization across the region.
• Support critical Risk Assurance initiatives across the region, including risk assessments and implementation of new tools.
• Utilize tools like Power BI to identify and address potential compliance risks, defining and monitoring appropriate controls.
• Build knowledge and expertise to solve complex problems while fostering innovation and simplification.
• Act as a change catalyst for process simplification and continuous improvement.
• Lead Finance Transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes, enhance operational efficiency and drive digital innovation.

• Strong knowledge of audit methodology, risk management, SOX regulations and US GAAP.
• Understanding of company structure and processes.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis.
• High ethical standards and ability to influence and inspire others.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in an audit or finance role, ideally within the healthcare industry.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. We encourage colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Required Skills: Adaptability, Balance Sheets, Business Decisions, Business Financial Planning, Business Law, Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Standards, Finance, Finance Transformation, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Audits, Financial Modeling, Financial Process Improvement, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Headcount Planning, Internal Controls, Investments Analysis, Organizational Compliance, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF)

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Job Posting End Date: 09/20/2025

Note: A job posting is effective until 11:59 PM on the day before the listed job posting end date.