Business Controller Europe (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich Schuhproduktion sucht einen Business Controller für Europa. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Überwachung des B2B-Geschäfts, die enge Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen und die Verbesserung von Prozessen und Tools zur Optimierung der finanziellen Berichterstattung. Ideal für jemanden mit einer Leidenschaft für Zahlen und der Fähigkeit, Daten in umsetzbare Erkenntnisse zu übersetzen. In einem dynamischen und multikulturellen Umfeld haben Sie die Möglichkeit, innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln und zur Erreichung der Unternehmensziele beizutragen. Wenn Sie bereit sind, das Status quo herauszufordern, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Leistungen

Dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld

Gestaltungsfreiheit

Offene Unternehmenskultur

Exzellente Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Qualifikationen

• 2+ Jahre Berufserfahrung in Finanzen oder Controlling.
• Fließend in Deutsch und Englisch, starke Excel-Kenntnisse.

Aufgaben

• Steuern und Überwachen des europäischen B2B-Geschäfts.
• Entwicklung von Geschäftsmodellen und Durchführung von Analysen.

Kenntnisse

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Excel-Kenntnisse

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit zur Zusammenarbeit

Ausbildung

Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft

Abschluss in Finanzen

Abschluss in Controlling

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Join us in shaping the future at our location in Cologne as a

Business Controller Europe (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Steer and monitor the European B2B channel business by delivering excellent financial analysis and business partnering
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Sales Planning, Accounting, and European & Global functions (e.g. Global Headquarter Finance)
• Drive continuous improvements in processes and tools (e.g. BI solutions) to optimize financial reporting and analysis
• Responsibilities in forecasting and budgeting processes, including analyzing deviations between forecasts and actual performance
• Execute and support month-end closing activities and daily financial tasks
• Assist during internal and external audits for European entities
• Develop business cases, perform ad-hoc analyses, and collaborate cross-functionally with the European DtC Finance team
• Enhance visibility through insightful reporting, KPI tracking, and actionable recommendations
• Conduct financial reviews and analyses on sales performance, gross margin, OPEX, and CAPEX (P&L management)
• Assess risks and opportunities to ensure achievement of P&L targets
• Create innovative financial solutions that add value and simplify existing processes
  
  
  

Your Experience And Competencies

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in Finance or Controlling
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong affinity for working with numbers and translating data into actionable insights
• Strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with SAP; experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) is a plus
• Fluent in German and English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to think cross-functionally and see the bigger picture
• A proactive, hands-on team player who thrives in a multicultural European setting and is ready to challenge the status quo
  
  
  

We Offer

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!