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:  3114
Date:  Nov 12, 2026
Location: 

Arnstadt, Thuringia, DE

Company:  CATL

Are numbers your passion, and do you always maintain a clear overview even when dealing with complex financial statements? To strengthen our finance team, we are looking for a dedicated Finance Specialist (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible, who will actively help shape and optimize our financial processes.

 

 

Your task and responsibilities:

 

  • Responsibility for the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB/IFRS, including all relevant closing activities
  • Collaboration and shared responsibility for business analysis and reporting
  • Responsibility for all subsidiary ledgers (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and asset accounting) as well as finance-related master data management
  • Serve as the point of contact for the headquarters in China, as well as for auditors, tax advisors, and government agencies (customs, BAFA, etc.)
  • Resolve tax-related issues and coordinate and prepare advance VAT returns and other statistical reports
  • Carry out and implement process optimizations and ensure the efficient further development of the systems in use

 

 

Your talents and skills:

 

  • A successfully completed degree in economics (Bachelor’s/Master’s) with a focus on finance, accounting, or management accounting (ideally supplemented by additional training as a certified accountant)
  • Professional experience in a comparable position in an international industrial setting or in auditing/tax consulting
  • Knowledge of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as German tax law
  • Proficiency in using modern ERP systems (particularly SAP-FI) and digital workflow tools, as well as excellent MS Office skills
  • Business-level proficiency in spoken and written German and English; knowledge of Chinese is a plus
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
  • A structured, meticulous approach to work and the ability to thrive under pressure

 

 

CATL offers you:

 

  • A permanent employment contract with diverse career prospects in a growing company
  • Annual bonus payments (loyalty bonus and variable performance bonus)
  • Group accident insurance that covers you 24 hours a day, both professionally and personally
  • An attractive employee referral program
  • An international work environment where teamwork is a top priority
  • Opportunities for further training and professional development

 

Please submit your CV in English and German.

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