Business Controller

Kalmar; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Hamburg office

Global exposure

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Kalmar in Germany seeks an experienced Finance/Business Controller to join our Hamburg team. You will oversee a €100M revenue market and act as the financial backbone, partnering with local and regional management to drive performance and strategic decisions.

This hybrid role offers a balanced mix of office and remote work, English and German usage daily, and clear development opportunities within a global industrial group with strong growth plans.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in Finance/Business Control, preferably in industrial sectors.
• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; accounting qualifications valued.
• Fluent German (C1/C2) and English (C1/C2).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets, SAP, and Hyperion (HFM).
• Experience with Power BI and dashboards; interest in AI tools for finance.

Aufgaben

• Strategic Business Partnering: provide actionable insights to Local and Regional management.
• Financial Oversight: manage management accounting, monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash control for the German market.
• Data & Automation: design and maintain data analytics solutions (Power BI/Tableau) and automate recurring reporting.
• Matrix Collaboration: work with offshore Business Services (KBS) and ensure accounting activities are accurate and aligned with deadlines.
• Process Improvement: implement Kalmar policies and tools in Germany and optimize financial workflows.

Kenntnisse

Finance & Control

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Professional accounting qualifications

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SAP

Hyperion (HFM)

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

Join us and take your career to the next level

Join Kalmar, a global leader in industrial solutions, and become the financial backbone of our German operations. In this role, you will oversee a €100M revenue market and support over 200 employees. We offer a high-exposure position where local expertise meets international strategy, providing you with a stable yet dynamic environment to grow as a strategic business partner.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering: Provide actionable insights to Local and Regional management to support decision-making and the implementation of Kalmar’s strategy.
• Financial Oversight: Manage management accounting, monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash control for the German market.
• Data & Automation: Design and maintain data analytics solutions (Power BI/Tableau) and automate recurring reporting to focus on performance drivers and corrective actions.
• Matrix Collaboration: Work closely with offshore Business Services (KBS) and ensure all accounting activities are accurate and aligned with global deadlines.
• Process Improvement: Implement Kalmar policies and tools in Germany, while continuously looking for ways to optimize current financial workflows.

What We Offer You

• Flexibility: A balanced hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and a modern office environment in Hamburg.
• Global Exposure: A local role within a global structure, allowing you to use English and German on a daily basis.
• Growth & Stability: A secured position in a world-renowned company with high-end equipment and clear professional development opportunities.
• Impact: The chance to drive real change in a complex operating model during a phase of planned growth.

What You Bring To The Role

• Experience: 7+ years in Finance/Business Control, ideally within the industrial, machinery, or consulting sectors.
• Education: University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; professional accounting qualifications are highly valued.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in German (C1/C2) and English (C1/C2) is mandatory.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets, SAP, and Hyperion (HFM).
• Analytical Edge: Experience with Power BI, dashboard creation, and a strong interest in AI tools for finance.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate a complex matrix organization.