As part of its ambitious European expansion, a leading international financial services group is opening a brand-new office in Luxembourg. The group is a recognized specialist in debt management and investment solutions (with strong expertise in non-performing loans - NPLs).
We are now seeking a Finance Manager who will take ownership of the Luxembourg setup and lead all financial operations from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-scaling group in a founding role.
📍 Location: Luxembourg
💼 Contract: Permanent, Full-time
💰 Salary: Up to €125,000 gross/year + bonus & benefits
This is not a standard finance role - it's about building and leading the local finance function from scratch while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership
Finance Manager - Your responsibilities:
* Establish and structure the Luxembourg finance operations from day one.
* Ensure local compliance: accounting, tax, audit, budgeting, and reporting.
* Manage relationships with external providers (auditors, legal, fiduciaries).
* Prepare financial statements under Lux GAAP and IFRS, supporting group consolidation.
* Drive process improvements and implement effective financial/analytical tools.
* Act as the key finance partner to senior management and the Group CFO.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators and local authorities.
Finance Manager - Your profile:
* 7-10 years of experience in finance, controlling, or audit (Big 4, financial institutions, investment funds, or similar).
* Strong expertise in Lux GAAP, IFRS, accounting, and taxation.
* Experience in debt-related activities (collections, asset management, credit portfolios); NPL expertise is a strong plus.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
* Fluent in English (working language); other languages are an asset.
* Solid understanding of Luxembourg financial and investment structures.
Finance Manager - We offer:
* Founding Role in Luxembourg: first finance hire with direct impact on the local entity's setup, tools, and culture.
* Entrepreneurial Autonomy, without the risk: enjoy the dynamics of a startup backed by an established international group.
* Strategic visibility: work closely with the Group CFO and executive leadership, influencing both local and group-wide decisions.
* Competitive package: up to €125,000 gross/year, performance-based bonus, and attractive benefits.
* Modern, flexible working environment and career growth opportunities across the group.
A great opportunity for a finance professional seeking to build, lead, and grow a finance function in a high-impact, international role.
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