Senior Staff Financial Analyst (f/m/d)

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 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)

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

Requirements

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; 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