Financial Business Partner / Controller (m/f/d)

bekuplast GmbH; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Profit sharing

13 salaries

Holiday pay

Travel allowance

PME Family Service

Zusammenfassung

MB Energy, headquartered in Hamburg, seeks a Financial Business Partner / Controller to steer financial performance for its international marketing operations. You will collaborate with Marketing, Finance and Risk, analyze profitability, and support governance and decision-making with data-driven insights.

The role requires a degree in finance or related field, several years in financial controlling, and strong SAP/Excel skills. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
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Aufgaben

• Analyze P&Ls across marketing activities, evaluate margins and key drivers.
• Bridge mark-to-market and accrual accounting concepts and interpret data across perspectives.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes with accruals and reporting.
• Identify financial and operational risks; strengthen controls and assist audits.
• Translate complex topics into clear insights for Marketing, Finance and Risk teams.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Ownership mentality

Dynamic and pragmatic

English language proficiency

German language knowledge

Ausbildung

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

MB Energy, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Hamburg, is an independent and integrated energy company with operations in Europe, the United States, and Singapore. The company is active in the import, storage, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), chemicals, and biofuels. With decades of industry experience and an innovative approach, MB Energy plays an active role in the global energy landscape, supporting its customers in the transition to lower-emission energy sources by developing and providing forward-looking alternatives.

Let’s shape the future of the energy industry together!

For our company headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity, we are looking for you to start as soon as possible as

Financial Business Partner / Controller (m/f/d)

Here’s what you can look forward to:

In this role, you will act as a key interface between Marketing, Finance, and Risk Management, supporting the financial steering of our international marketing business. Working closely with various business units and regions, you will analyze performance drivers, create transparency around profitability, and contribute to informed business decision-making.
You combine commercial understanding with strong financial expertise and confidently navigate complex reporting structures, different accounting standards, and operational performance management. You will actively contribute to identifying risks at an early stage, further developing governance structures, and strengthening the long-term profitability of the business.

• Analyze performance: You analyze P&Ls across our marketing activities, evaluating margin developments, variances, and key financial performance drivers.
• Bridge accounting concepts: You bring a sound understanding of mark-to-market accounting and accrual accounting principles and support the interpretation of commercial and financial data across both perspectives.
• Support financial close activities: You contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, supporting accruals, adjustments, and reporting activities.
• Manage risks: You identify financial and operational risks, strengthen control mechanisms, and support both internal and external audits.
• Advise stakeholders: You work closely with Marketing, Finance, and Risk teams, translating complex financial topics into clear and actionable insights for different stakeholders. You go beyond presenting information by deriving recommendations, acting as a trusted sparring partner, and supporting commercial decision-making through data-driven insights.

• Education: A completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional experience: Several years of experience in Financial Controlling, Product Control, or Commercial Finance – ideally within the energy, commodity, or industrial sector.
• Technical expertise: Good knowledge of German GAAP and mark-to-market accounting concepts, as well as a general awareness of IFRS. Experience with complex reporting and consolidation structures is an advantage.
• Industry knowledge: Knowledge of the marketing and downstream value chain within the oil and gas industry is considered an advantage.
• Systems skills: Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP; PowerPoint skills and knowledge of Power BI or other reporting / visualization tools are a plus.
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English skills; German is a plus.

With these characteristics, you fit perfectly with us:

• Analytical mindset: You quickly identify connections, work in a structured manner, and derive well-founded recommendations for action.
• Strong communication skills: You can explain complex financial topics in a clear and understandable way and confidently collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ownership mentality: You take responsibility, challenge existing processes, and proactively contribute your own ideas.
• Dynamic and pragmatic approach: You thrive in an international and fast-paced environment and maintain a clear overview even in complex situations.

Even if you do not fulfil all of the above requirements, we encourage you to apply if you believe your experience will add value to our team.

• Work-life balance: 38.75 working hours per week with 30 days annual leave
• Ability to work freely: flexible working hours and individual remote work arrangement
• Remuneration and additional benefits: profit sharing, 13 salaries, holiday pay, travel allowance, etc.
• Support in various life situations: through our partner PME Family Service, offering support in life crises as well as professional advice on work-related and personal matters, such as childcare, elder care, and more
• Security and provisions: accident insurance also covering private accidents; excellent employer’s contribution to your company pension scheme; Lifetime Account with opportunities to save for sabbaticals or early retirement
• Health: subsidized membership with EGYM Wellpass, providing access to a wide range of sports facilities across Germany, as well as online courses in fitness, nutrition and meditation; free access to the Headspace app; bicycle leasing
• Learning and Development: support on your individual development path with internal and external training opportunities
• Networking: networks within the company to establish cross-team and international connections, as well as company events
• Open corporate culture: at heart, a family-owned company with drive, a culture of lived tolerance, speak‑up mentality and strong team spirit on the path to a green future
• Modern collaborative office: with a subsidized employee restaurant, open‑plan office concept and views of the Elbe River and the harbour