Senior Finance Manager (all genders)

Your roleAbout FRASER 
FRASER is an independent creative agency with teams across Berlin, Zurich, Cape Town and Dubai. We develop integrated campaigns, content and digital experiences for ambitious international brands, combining strategic thinking, creativity and technology. As we continue to grow, we're building scalable operations to support our international business. 
 Your role 
Take ownership of the finance function across FRASER, ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations.  
Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial analyses to support business decisions.  
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payment runs, reconciliations and liquidity planning.  
Coordinate the preparation of bookkeeping (Vorbereitende Buchhaltung), ensuring invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation are complete and accurate before submission to external accounting partners. 
Work closely with our external accounting firms in Germany, Switzerland, South Africa and Dubai, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely financial processes. 
Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities together with external accountants and tax advisors.  
Ensure compliance with German accounting, tax and statutory requirements while supporting finance processes across our international locations.  
Collaborate closely with the Managing Directors and Founder on budgeting, forecasting, profitability and business performance.  
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.  
Help build and scale the finance function, with the opportunity to grow into the Head of Finance role as the company continues to expand. 

Your profile

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.  
5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, controlling or financial management.  
Strong understanding of German accounting, bookkeeping and financial regulations.  
Experience with vorbereitender Buchhaltung, including invoice verification, purchase order management and coordination with external accountants.  
Previous experience within a creative agency, marketing agency or professional services environment is a strong advantage.  
Experience working with multiple international entities is a plus. 
Excellent organisational skills and a structured, hands-on approach.  
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.  
DATEV experience is an advantage.  
Advanced Excel skills.  
Fluent English is essential. German should be at least professional working proficiency, with a solid understanding of German accounting terminology.  
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and international environment. 

What we offerThe opportunity to shape a globally relevant social media arm of a growing agency with relevant big clients and substantial business 
A senior leadership team that is close and passionately ambitious  
Fantastic colleagues and a collaborative environment
Competitive salary 
Employee benefits program 
Chance to help shape the agency and influence its growth 
Flat hierarchy fostering a transparent and collaborative work culture 
International environment with diverse employees, clients, and locations 
Experienced team: work alongside seasoned professionals 
30 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day workweek) 
Opportunity for workation from European countries or South Africa 
Flexible working hours and locations, including 3 days on site in our great office and 2 home office 
A great roof terrace in the heart of Kreuzberg and always a fridge full of cool drinks 

We are an equal opportunity employer. This role, like all at FRASER, is open to talent regardless of age, creed, gender, or race. We hire for ability and skill. And we look forward to getting to know you. 

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