Group Finance Manager (f/m/x), Frankfurt/Main (Full-Time)

About the Company

Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) is an international real estate investment manager with expertise in the equity and debt sectors, a global platform with 360+ employees across 15 offices and assets totaling EUR 26.2 billion as of June 2025. Savills IM offers comprehensive asset and fund management services in the form of individual mandates and fund solutions for a broad spectrum of investors. Investment profiles range from core to value-add and include diversified, regional, and sector-specific strategies.

Our German team consists of 60+ employees in Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich and manages assets of around EUR 7 billion in 14 European countries on behalf of institutional investors.

Savills Investment Management: Resilience. Responsibility. Results.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Taking full ownership of the day-to-day financial operations and reporting for all four German entities under HGB and IFRS

• Reviewing and challenging monthly management accounts prepared by the outsourced accounting provider

• Coordinating the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for Germany

• Preparing quarterly finance board packs for the German entities

• Primary point of contact for external auditors, supporting and coordinating tax audits for all German entities

• Coordinating invoicing of management fees, cost recoveries from managed funds and rebate payments to investors

• Reviewing monthly payroll output prepared by the outsourced payroll provider, in coordination with the HR Manager

• Overseeing Tax and VAT submissions and ensuring timely recovery of VAT and other expenses paid on behalf of funds

• Performing monthly regulatory capital calculations and stress testing for the KVG entity as required by BaFin

Job Requirements

• Degree in business administration finance, accounting or a related discipline from a recognized or applied university

• Professional accounting qualification preferred: Bilanzbuchhalter/in (IHK), Wirtschaftsprüfer, Steuerberater, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting or finance management, ideally gained in a combination of industry, audit or advisory roles

• Solid working knowledge of both German HGB and IFRS; experience with HGB-to-IFRS conversion is an advantage

• Familiarity with the German regulatory framework, particularly BaFin requirements for Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften, is highly desirable

• Experience with DATEV, SAP Concur, Hyperion or similar ERP/reporting systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, proactive and solution-oriented

• Business-fluent in both German and English (written and spoken)

What We Offer You

• A responsible and independent position with attractive development opportunities in our Group Finance team

• A challenging job profile with a broad range of topics, as well as an international working environment in close cooperation with colleagues from our European offices

• A pleasant working atmosphere in a friendly, and collegial team, as well as an international outlook through the worldwide network of Savills IM

• An attractive remuneration package, including a company pension scheme, as well as flexible working hours and mobile working

• Individual training measures and certifications

• A working location in the heart of Frankfurt with good access to public transport

• A flat hierarchy and an open-door policy

We are a committed equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are focused on fostering a culture and environment that allows for inclusion and diversity throughout our business. Savills IM offers several employee led forums which provide support and guidance around Diversity & Inclusion, as well as ensuring our principles are built in to all of our processes, practices and expectations.