German Speaking Senior Controller

Ignite; Leutenberg; Hybrid; EUR 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Edenred voucher card

Company pension scheme

JobRad bike leasing

Childcare expense support

Zusammenfassung

Ignite in Germany is seeking an experienced Controlling/FP&A professional to drive planning, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner with divisions and manage data analytics initiatives across Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Tableau, with global subsidiaries.

The role offers a base salary of €75,000–€90,000 gross per year, plus a variable bonus and a permanent contract. Flexible hours, up to 2 home-office days weekly, and 30 days vacation are included.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in Controlling/FP&A (ideally international scope).
• Strong data modelling and BI tool experience (Power BI, SAC, Tableau).
• Fluent German (C1) and strong English (B2+).

Aufgaben

• Drive annual financial planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts.
• Partner with division/department heads to identify operational challenges and create financial solutions.
• Contribute to BI/Data Analytics platform deployment (BigQuery & Power BI) and data model refinement.
• Define and track KPIs to steer daily business and provide actionable insights.
• Conduct variance analyses, profitability calculations, and support strategic investments.
• Support month-end close procedures, cost management, and balance sheet analyses.
• Coordinate with international subsidiaries (France, Sweden, Switzerland).

Kenntnisse

Proactive

Analytical

Structured mindset

Hands-on

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Power BI

SAP Analytics Cloud

Tableau

SAP ERP

LucaNet

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: €75,000 – €90,000 gross p.a. + variable bonus

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Languages: German (C1, business fluent) & English (B2+)

Experience: 3–5+ years in Controlling / FP&A

About the Company (Confidential)

Our client is Europe's market leader in vehicle accessories and transport solutions, operating across wholesale and e-commerce. With a success story spanning over 25 years and an international team of 101 to 500 employees, the company has expanded from its strong roots in German-speaking markets into an established international player—running dedicated online shops in France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Drive annual financial planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast creation; prepare clear, insightful financial reports and presentations for management, shareholders, and investors.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with division and department heads to identify operational challenges and co-develop tailored financial solutions.
• BI & Data Analytics: Contribute actively to implementing and enhancing the new Data Analytics platform (BigQuery & Power BI) and refining data models.
• KPI Frameworks & Steering: Define, implement, and track key operational KPIs to steer daily business and derive actionable management recommendations.
• Strategic Projects & Analysis: Conduct variance analyses, profitability calculations, and support company-wide investment decisions and strategic projects.
• Accounting & Cost Management: Support month-end closing procedures, cost management tasks, and balance sheet analyses.
• International Collaboration: Maintain active exchange and alignment with international subsidiaries (e.g., France, Sweden, Switzerland).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Controlling / FP&A (ideally within an international scope).
• BI & Data Skills: Strong understanding of data modelling and hands-on experience with BI tools (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau).
• Systems: Advanced MS Excel skills (Power Query / VBA preferred) along with solid knowledge of ERP and financial systems (ideally SAP ERP and LucaNet).
• Languages: Fluent German (C1, business level) and strong professional English (B2+).
• Mindset: Proactive, analytical, and structured mindset with a hands-on attitude, strong assertiveness, and enthusiasm for digitalization and AI integration.

Benefits & What's on Offer

• Attractive Package: Base salary of €75,000 – €90,000 p.a. plus an additional bonus scheme (aligned with the CFO) and a permanent contract.
• Impact & Visibility: Direct reporting line to the CFO, high management visibility, and significant freedom to build and modernize controlling systems.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, up to 2 home-office days per week (distance-dependent), and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Corporate Perks: Edenred voucher card, company pension scheme, JobRad bike leasing, and childcare expense support.