Finance Governance & Compliance Expert (m/f/d)

Company Description

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies employs about 85,000 people in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5 billion in 2024.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

Job Description

Play a central role in shaping and maintaining the financial foundation of a global organization. As a Senior Finance Governance Expert, you will be responsible for defining and safeguarding global finance standards, supporting compliance, and driving efficiency across all legal entities. Your contribution will directly impact financial transparency, operational excellence, and the long-term financial stability of the company.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Defining, managing, and ensuring compliance with global Finance Guidelines, processes, and work instructions
• Designing and maintaining the global chart of accounts in alignment with group reporting and statutory needs
• Conducting financial reviews at legal entity level and ensuring financial accuracy and consistency
• Driving the planning and approval process for statutory financial statements and legal entity budgets
• Improving and safeguarding the quality, efficiency, and standardization of global finance operations
• Acting as central contact and providing expert training and guidance on finance-related topics worldwide
• Supporting internal and external audits with accurate and standardized financial data

Qualifications

What do we expect from you?

• Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience in financial governance, accounting, or financial controlling within an international environment
• Solid understanding of statutory and group accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAPs)
• Experience with financial reporting structures and the design of financial processes and policies
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying risks and optimization opportunities
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 level); additional languages are an advantage
• Proficiency in ERP and reporting systems (e.g. SAP, consolidation tools)

 

What qualities do we value in you?

• Attention to detail: You ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and consistency across entities and processes
• Goal-oriented mindset: You drive financial clarity and operational excellence through global standards and reviews
• Responsibility: You take ownership of financial frameworks and ensure adherence to legal and internal requirements
• Collaboration: You work cross-functionally with finance teams and stakeholders across different regions
• Respect: You foster a transparent and trust-based culture in financial communication and decision-making

Additional Information

What do we offer?

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant

Home office according to internal policies

• Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, flowers for International Women’s Day, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

 

Basic gross guaranteed salary: from 2000 EUR/Brutto +13th salary The final basic wage component will be adjusted to individual skills and experience of selected candidate.

 

 

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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LEONI Wiring Systems Slovakia, spol. s r.o.