The International Financial Reporting department is responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements for the relevant divisions, as well as the voluntary consolidated financial statements for the Group. Relevant policies are created to address questions of principle. As a business partner, we ensure the implementation of these policies in the countries and are available as a point of contact to assist with financial questions, particularly in relation to M&A transactions. We also analyze the annual financial statements.

As a group-wide service provider, the International Accounting department is responsible for designing efficient, reliable, and innovative accounting processes and is the point of contact for administration departments in the divisions and countries.The dynamic development of the company, evolving legal requirements, and digital innovations drive our continual transformation

The financial statement factory prepares the annual financial statements for the majority of the German companies in the Schwarz Group centrally. We ensure that the financial statements are created efficiently, punctually, in compliance with the law, and in accordance with the group-wide accounting policy.

There are a great many service relationships between the companies in the Schwarz Group. The IC Governance function ensures the group-wide coordination of service agreements and their billing between the Group companies.

The social commitment companies provide the infrastructure for our company daycare centers, as well as for schools and educational institutions.As a service provider, we are responsible for the complete commercial administration of these companies.