Financial Controller

THE·TEAM; Bayern; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The·Team is looking for a proactive Financial Controller to join their office in Amberg, Germany. This role involves leading financial operations, such as budgeting and reporting while acting as a business partner to leadership.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience, be fluent in English and German, and possess strong analytical skills. Opportunities for travel to Starnberg office may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a creative, experiential, sports or manufacturing environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP desirable.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including monthly reporting and budgeting.
• Act as a business advisor to leadership on financial planning and performance.
• Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary liaison for audits.

Skills

Fluent in English and German

Advanced Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pro-active approach

Education

Qualified accountant (WP, ACCA or other recognized qualification)

Tools

Experience using Workday

Job description

This role is for a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller who will serve as a key business partner to the leadership of LIVE·TEAM Germany. The Finance Controller will lead day‑to‑day financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, ensuring compliance with group policies, and implementing appropriate internal controls. They will also support broader business planning and performance analysis in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment within sport and entertainment.

The role will be based in LIVE·TEAM’s Amberg office with occasional travel to the Starnberg office.

What You Will Be Doing

Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts for group reporting and for local leadership
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes in alignment with group timelines
• Ensure compliance with local tax legislation (employment, VAT, corporate taxes) through liaison with professional advisors
• Review and approval of monthly payroll
• Review and approval of operating expenses
• Support account managers in costing and reconciling projects
• Support shared service centre with cost coding, allocation and approvals
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed in alignment with group timelines

Strategic and Commercial Finance

• Act as a business advisor to the Leadership on business planning, pricing, performance and investments
• Develop clear and concise variance analyses, margin reviews, and financial scenario modelling
• Support commercial teams with tracking and monitoring new business targets
• Work with client and sales teams to improve business results, e.g. maximising gross profit and improving cash flow
• Support client and sales teams on new business efforts including RFP pricing, margin modelling, and deal support

Business Support and Audit

• Prepare audit documentation and serve as the primary liaison for external and internal audits
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with THE·TEAM policies and procedures
• Manage risk‑related items including liaison with group risk team to ensure appropriate insurance policies and documentation are in place

Qualifications And Experience

• Fluent in English and German
• Qualified accountant (WP, ACCA or other recognised qualification)
• 5+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a creative, experiential, sports or manufacturing environment
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP desirable
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting
• Experience working in a multi‑currency environment desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience using Workday desirable
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across departments
• Experience working within a large group desirable

Required Skills / Abilities

• Pro‑active approach and positive attitude
• Strong commercial instinct with the ability to balance details and strategy
• Experience partnering directly with leadership and operational teams
• Exceptional communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Experience working in post‑acquisition integration or matrixed environments
• A passion for producing high‑impact, unforgettable work
• Travel required based on business needs

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.