Date Posted:
2026-04-29Country:
GermanyLocation:
DE-NW-RATINGEN-115 ~ Kaiserwerther Strasse 115 ~ QUATTRIUMPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedSenior Manager, Finance - Fire Protection Systems (m/f/d)
Ratingen
Kidde Deugra Brandschutzsysteme GmbH, Collins Aerospace/ RTX
At Collins Aerospace, we work side-by-side with our customers to solve the toughest aerospace and defense challenges. We combine boundless imagination with a broad portfolio and an unmatched commitment to our clients. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, we develop intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all with the best innovations and technologies for the industries we serve.
We at Kidde Deugra Brandschutzsysteme GmbH, based in Ratingen near Düsseldorf, have the mission as part of Collins Aerospace to protect human lives through innovative fire protection and fire suppression systems. Our company designs and manufactures automatic smoke detectors, fire alarm and extinguishing systems for a wide range of military and civilian vehicles. We are experts and pioneers in this field and adapt to the future according to market requirements and growth.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of our Fire Protection Systems business in Germany. This role covers legal entity P&L, leadership of a small finance team, and close collaboration with our US-based finance organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and the ability to operate effectively in a global matrix environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Financial Leadership
Develop strategic planning for enterprise and organizational development initiatives
Create and drive strategic financial plans aligned with business priorities
Prioritize financial resources to meet operational objectives, including economic research, depreciation, working capital, and investment analysis
Conduct financial and expense comparisons through balance sheet and income statement analysis
Financial Management & Compliance
Ensure all financial transactions comply with US GAAP and local HGB
Oversee payroll and all tax-related matters (Income Tax, Trade Tax, VAT)
Lead planning, budgeting, and expense management processes
Review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal insights to the executive management team
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, policies, and controls
Investment & Audit Oversight
Oversee the analysis and evaluation of potential investments
Lead internal and external audit processes and act as the primary contact for auditors
Stakeholder & Executive Interaction
Interact with executive-level internal and external stakeholders, including US-based leadership
Provide clear, actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Team Leadership
Lead workforce planning, development, and performance management for a team of three employees
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
7-10 years of minimum professional experience
Experience in a global matrix organization with an integrated business model, ideally within a US company
Experience in a publicly reporting environment (US GAAP & HGB)
Demonstrated leadership skills
Fluency in German and English
Basic knowledge of German Pricing Law
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Business Central (ERP) preferable or similar ERP systems
Benefits
Special payments & leave days
Corporate & seasonal benefits
Work-life balance
Mobile working
Flexible working hours
30 days of paid vacation
Canteen subsidy
Job bike
Corporate fitness membership (FitX)
Global career opportunities
Employee scholar program
English language trainings
Internal and external trainings
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 7-10 years of minimum professional experience
- Experience in a global matrix organization
- Experience in a publicly reporting environment (US GAAP & HGB)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Fluency in German and English
- Basic knowledge of German Pricing Law
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems
RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) programs with company matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions are emphasized as strengths across business units. Structured retirement elements, including plan variations that add a separate employer contribution, bolster total rewards for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with HSA participation and company seeding, alongside wellness incentives. Core health offerings are presented as comprehensive for many U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO in some groups and alternative schedules like 9/80 or every‑other‑Friday off expand time‑away options. Year‑end downtime in parts of the organization further enhances perceived flexibility for time off.
RTX Insights
What We Do
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
