Business Controller (m/f/d)

PTV Logistics GmbH; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global software company is seeking an experienced Business Controller to oversee financial planning and analysis. This role demands expertise in SaaS, influencing senior stakeholders, and taking ownership of financial performance metrics. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, deep understanding of SaaS metrics, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that drives strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years hands-on controlling experience, at least 3 years in SaaS.
• Strong command of English, German is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Take full ownership of financial controlling for key business functions.
• Design comprehensive operational KPIs with stakeholders.
• Drive annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.

Kenntnisse

Financial modeling

Data analysis

SaaS metrics understanding

Communication skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP Business ByDesign

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

PTV Logistics is seeking an experienced Business Controller for its Financial Planning & Analysis / Controlling department. This strategic role requires a seasoned professional with deep SaaS expertise who will take full ownership of financial controlling for key business functions. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted finance business partner, driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making across critical departments within the organization. This position demands a proactive controller who can bridge the gap between finance and business operations, translating complex financial data into actionable insights while challenging the status quo. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in SaaS environments and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations. Experience in controlling Sales & Marketing and/or R&D (Software Engineering/Product Management) functions is highly valued. This role reports to the Head of Finance and can be based in our offices in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, or Italy.

• Take full end-to-end ownership of financial controlling for assigned business functions, serving as the primary finance contact and strategic advisor for department leadership.
• Design and implement comprehensive operational KPIs in partnership with business stakeholders, ensuring metrics align with strategic objectives and drive performance improvement across various functions.
• Act as a strong finance business partner, providing proactive financial guidance, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to support data-driven decision making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for assigned functions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company strategy and growth targets.
• Control and critically challenge investment proposals, conducting rigorous ROI analyses and post-implementation reviews to ensure optimal resource allocation and value creation.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support business decisions, whether for customer acquisition strategies, product development investments, or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Drive monthly performance reviews with business leaders, providing variance analyses, trend insights, and actionable recommendations to achieve financial targets while ensuring business leaders take full ownership of their numbers.
• Establish and optimize controlling processes and systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency as the organization grows, adapting approaches to fit different functional requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis, business case development, and performance tracking across diverse business areas.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in financial planning, reporting automation, and business intelligence tool implementation.

Your profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on controlling experience, with at least 3 years in SaaS or subscription-based business models.
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics including MRR/ARR, CAC, LTV, churn rates, expansion revenue, and unit economics.
• Proven experience in controlling either Sales & Marketing functions (marketing ROI, sales efficiency, pipeline analytics) and/or R&D functions (software capitalization, project accounting, resource planning), or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated track record as a finance business partner, with ability to influence and constructively challenge stakeholders across different functional areas.
• Advanced financial modeling and data analysis skills, with expertise in Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Qlik, or similar).
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences, from technical teams to commercial leaders.
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Finance , Controlling, Business Administration, or related field; professional certifications (CMA, CPA, CIMA) are a plus.
• Experience with SAP Business ByDesign and financial planning software.
• Strategic mindset combined with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of English language skills required, German language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly to collaborate with teams across different locations.

Contact Person

Lena Kary
Business Partner People & Culture

PTV Logistics - a leading global software company for transportation logistics!
We calculate and optimize route planning for logistics companies with record-breaking algorithms to maximize time and cost savings. With more than 40 years of experience, we help to put theory into practice!
Interested? Then take a look at our website: https://www.ptvlogistics.com/en