Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a global leader in advanced energy and battery technologies and was founded in 2011 in Ningde, China. CATL is a long-standing partner of the German and global electric vehicle and energy storage industry. In 2024, CATL was the supplier with the highest installed battery volume in electric vehicles worldwide for the eighth consecutive year. For four years in a row, CATL has also held the highest market share in the global supply of energy storage batteries.

From our first European production site at Erfurter Kreuz, we have been supplying German car manufacturers with cells and modules made in Thuringia since 2022. Globally, CATL employs more than 100,000 people at 13 production sites and 6 research centers with branches and offices in France, Germany, Japan, North America and China. Our batteries are already installed in more than 17 million electric vehicles worldwide - that corresponds to around one in three electric vehicles.

Become part of our team and use your talent to help increase this number even further in the future!

Specialist Finance (m/f/d)

Job ID:  2781
Date:  Feb 12, 2026
Location: 

Arnstadt, Thuringia, DE

Company:  CATL

This is your new challenge:

  • Responsibility for preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB/IFRS and related activities
  • Co-management and ensuring smooth payment transactions
  • Contact person for auditors, tax advisors and authorities (including customs)
  • Responsibility for all subledger accounting (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting)
  • Clarification and assistance with tax issues, as well as coordination and preparation of advance VAT returns and other statistical reports
  • Execution and implementation of process optimisations (e.g. automated payment system) and ensuring the efficient further development of the operating systems used

 

These are your achievements:

  • Successfully completed bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, accounting or finance-related subjects
  • Professional experience in a comparable position in an industrial company in the field of financial accounting, controlling or tax consulting
  • Experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP-FI) and MS Office applications is advantageous
  • Business fluent written and spoken German and English, Chinese language beneficial
  • Communication and teamwork skills 

 

These are your benefits:

  • Permanent employment contract with diverse future prospects in a growing company
  • Annual bonus payments (Christmas bonus and variable performance bonus)
  • Group accident insurance that covers you 24 hours a day, both professionally and privately
  • Attractive employee referral programme
  • International working environment where teamwork is a top priority
  • Further training and professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disabilities.