We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join our Vienna office. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the finance function at the local level, working closely with senior management and providing financial direction to the business. You will play a key role in driving financial efficiency, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making.

As a Finance Manager, you will lead the finance team and oversee financial control, reporting, budgeting, taxation, and treasury functions. Your expertise will help align financial operations with the firm’s strategic objectives, fostering financial stability and growth. You will also collaborate with the centralised group finance team, ensuring seamless financial processes across all locations.

You will have the opportunity to align finance operations with Kinstellar’s core values and strategic goals, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and growth. By creating an environment where everyone can thrive, the Finance Manager will play an essential role in enhancing employee experience and driving a positive impact within the Vienna office and across the firm.

Responsibilities include:

Financial management & leadership: Oversee the finance function, manage the local finance team, and liaise with office leadership and centralised group finance functions.
Accounting, taxes & audit: Supervise monthly closing activities, review reconciliations, ensure compliance with local GAAP and IFRS, handle CIT and VAT returns, and liaise with tax advisors and auditors.
Treasury & cash flow: Manage cash flow planning, coordinate with Global Treasury, and oversee salary payments.
Financial reporting: Prepare reports for top management, analyse financial results, and generate key internal reports.
Budgeting & forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, performing variance analysis.
Process improvement: Assess financial systems, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.

Key skills and experience required:

Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
English (advanced level), written and spoken;
5+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role;
Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP accounting principles, as well as basic knowledge of local tax legislation;
Experience in managing financial teams and overseeing complex financial operations;
Proven ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes;
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills;
Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools;
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Only candidates who meet all the requirements set out above will be considered for the position.

What we offer

At Kinstellar, we prioritise your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:

High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.
Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading CEE, SEE & CA law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.
Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.
Social impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.

Compensation

The gross monthly salary for this position is EUR 3,500 (based on full-time employment, 40 hours per week), exceeding the applicable collective agreement. Final remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience, with the possibility of overpayment.

Why Kinstellar?

At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central Asia (CA) and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.

We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.

We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks.

Equal opportunities

Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.

Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in CEE, SEE & CA on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.

Do you consider yourself Stellar?

To apply:

At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Estera Stojanovic at . We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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