Financial Controller – Financial Planning, Reporting and External Audit

Jobtailor; Grasbrunn; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced finance professional to lead consolidation, reporting and KPI development. You will manage quarterly close, budgeting processes and audits, coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, ERP and Excel skills, and a proactive, responsible work style to drive accurate financial planning and reporting.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in business administration, economics, finance or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in controlling, finance or external audit.
• Sound knowledge of corporate planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Confident handling of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Experience preparing for and supporting annual financial statement audits.
• Good knowledge of working with auditors and tax advisors.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/controlling systems.
• Strong understanding of business relationships and financial KPIs.
• Analytical, structured and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex matters clearly.
• Initiative, responsibility and high quality standards.

Aufgaben

• Prepare consolidated quarterly reports for the entities under responsibility.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements on a quarterly and year-to-date basis.
• Prepare prior-year and budget comparisons, including variance analyses.
• Explain significant developments in revenue, costs, results and the balance sheet.
• Prepare regular management reports for the executive management team and relevant stakeholders.
• Consolidate, validate and analyze financial data.
• Further develop KPI systems, controlling tools and reporting processes.
• Coordinate report preparation and ensure compliance with agreed deadlines.
• Prepare financial plans, budgeted income statements and budgeted balance sheets.
• Support cash flow and liquidity planning.
• Prepare and monitor investment plans.
• Conduct forecasts and rolling planning updates.
• Prepare overviews of bank accounts, liabilities and financing agreements.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals within the planning process.
• Support and coordinate annual financial statement preparation.
• Prepare documentation for auditors and tax advisors.
• Support annual financial statement audits and respond to technical queries.
• Coordinate communication with external auditors.
• Track audit findings and corrective measures.
• Further develop internal control, documentation and reconciliation processes.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Responsibility

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance or comparable qualification

Tools

MS Excel Proficiency

ERP Systems

Controlling Tools

Financial Software

Jobbeschreibung

• Prepare consolidated quarterly reports for the entities under responsibility
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements on a quarterly and year-to-date basis
• Prepare prior-year and budget comparisons, including variance analyses
• Explain significant developments in revenue, costs, results and the balance sheet
• Prepare regular management reports for the executive management team and relevant stakeholders
• Consolidate, validate and analyze financial data
• Further develop KPI systems, controlling tools and reporting processes
• Coordinate report preparation and ensure compliance with agreed deadlines
• Prepare financial plans, budgeted income statements and budgeted balance sheets
• Support cash flow and liquidity planning
• Prepare and monitor investment plans
• Conduct forecasts and rolling planning updates
• Prepare overviews of bank accounts, liabilities and financing agreements
• Coordinate reviews and approvals within the planning process
• Support and coordinate annual financial statement preparation
• Prepare documentation for auditors and tax advisors
• Support annual financial statement audits and respond to technical queries
• Coordinate communication with external auditors
• Track audit findings and corrective measures
• Further develop internal control, documentation and reconciliation processes

Requirements

• Completed degree in business administration, economics, finance or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in controlling, finance or external audit
• Sound knowledge of corporate planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Confident handling of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements
• Experience preparing for and supporting annual financial statement audits
• Good knowledge of working with auditors and tax advisors
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with ERP and controlling systems is an advantage
• Strong understanding of business relationships and financial KPIs
• Analytical, structured and detail-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex matters clearly
• Initiative, a strong sense of responsibility and high quality standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, including the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, while ensuring compliance with deadlines and supporting annual financial statement audits. Proficient in developing KPI systems and financial planning processes to enhance organizational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• MS Excel Proficiency
• Experience with ERP Systems

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• KPI Development
• Cash Flow Planning
• Investment Planning
• Internal Control Processes
• Documentation Preparation
• Audit Support
• Consolidation of Financial Data
• Compliance with Financial Regulations

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking
• Initiative
• Responsibility

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Planning
• Financial KPIs
• External Audit
• Financial Statements
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Controlling Tools
• Financial Software