Controlling Manager– Frankfurt

JAC Recruitment; Frankfurt (Oder); Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our client, a leading European chemical distributor, seeks a Senior Controlling Manager to lead the Controlling team and own monthly, quarterly and annual Group reporting to Management and the corporate headquarters.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analyses and KPI reporting, while guiding the standardization of processes across the group. Strong leadership and fluent German/English are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or comparable.
• Several years of experience in Controlling, Group Reporting or a comparable finance function.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional project experience.
• Excellent German and English, SAP and MS Office proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Lead, develop and manage the Controlling team.
• Take responsibility for monthly, quarterly and annual Group Reporting to Management and HQ, including consolidation and analytics.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and improve planning methodologies.
• Prepare variance analyses, liquidity and cash flow analyses.
• Develop and enhance KPI reporting and standardize controlling processes across the group.
• Support consolidation, planning and reporting tool implementations (e.g., Lucanet, Power BI, Excel-based tools).
• Act as trusted business partner to Management Board on strategic/financial matters.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Tax, and subsidiaries.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Fluent German & English

Formation

Business Administration or Economics degree

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Lucanet

Power BI

Description du poste

Company Overview

Our client is a leading European chemical distribution company with over 140 years of industry expertise. It serves customers across automotive, industrial, coatings, plastics, and specialty chemicals sectors through a broad European network. Backed by a major Japanese global group, the company combines international reach with a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. It also offers integrated logistics and supply chain solutions, supporting sustainable growth across Europe.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Controlling team
• Take overall responsibility for the monthly, quarterly and annual Group Reporting to Management and the corporate headquarters, including consolidation, analysis and management reporting
• Lead the Group-wide budgeting and forecasting process and continuously improve planning methodologies and forecast quality
• Prepare variance analyses, ad hoc analyses as well as liquidity and cash flow analyses
• Develop, maintain and continuously enhance Group-wide KPI and reporting systems while driving the standardization and harmonization of controlling processes and reporting standards
• Support the implementation and continuous development of consolidation, planning and reporting tools such as Lucanet, Power BI or Excel-based solutions
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Management Board on strategic, financial and business-related matters
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, Tax, local operating units, subsidiaries and the corporate headquarters
• Participate in strategic projects such as M&A transactions, company valuations, investment decisions and business case evaluations

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in Controlling, Group Reporting, Corporate Controlling or a comparable finance function
• Proven leadership experience or demonstrated success in leading teams and cross-functional projects
• Experience in preparing management reports, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses and KPI reporting
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, monthly and annual financial statements as well as consolidation principles under German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS
• Experience in an international corporate environment is an advantage
• Hands‑on mentality and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach in a dynamic environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with senior management and international stakeholders
• Willingness to challenge, harmonize and continuously improve processes
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Sound SAP user knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

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