German Speaking Senior Controller (Hybrid)

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

Benefits dieser Stelle

Edenred voucher card

Company pension scheme

JobRad bicycle leasing

Childcare expense subsidies

Flexible working schedules

Zusammenfassung

Confidential is Europes market leader in vehicle accessories and transport solutions, with over 25 years of experience and an international team. We seek a Controlling/FP&A professional with 3–5+ years to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, partnering with division directors.

The role includes BI and data analytics using Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Tableau, plus a hybrid work model in Germany and a base salary of €75,000–€90,000 with a variable bonus.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5+ years of experience in Controlling / FP&A.
• Experience in international corporate scope.
• Strong BI and data modeling knowledge.
• Fluent German (C1) and English (B2+).

Aufgaben

• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts with clear management reports.
• Partner with division directors to identify bottlenecks and develop financial solutions.
• Drive BI initiatives and data analytics infrastructure (BigQuery, Power BI).
• Develop KPIs to steer daily operations and strategic decisions.
• Perform variance analyses and profitability assessments for investments.
• Support month-end closing and cost-control activities.
• Coordinate with international subsidiaries to align financial processes.

Kenntnisse

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Business partnering

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Finance, Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP ERP

LucaNet

BigQuery

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

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: Spearhead annual financial planning, budgeting procedures, and rolling forecast generation; construct clear, insightful financial documentation and presentations for executive leadership, shareholders, and investment partners.
• Business Partnering: Partner closely with division directors and department leads to pinpoint operational bottlenecks and co-develop tailored financial solutions.
• BI & Data Analytics: Drive the deployment and continuous improvement of the new Data Analytics infrastructure (BigQuery & Power BI) while refining underlying data models.
• KPI Frameworks & Steering: Establish, implement, and track core operational KPIs to guide daily business activities and derive actionable management guidance.
• Strategic Projects & Analysis: Perform variance analyses, profitability assessments, and support organization-wide investment decisions alongside strategic corporate initiatives.
• Accounting & Cost Management: Assist with month-end closing activities, cost control initiatives, and detailed balance sheet evaluations.
• International Collaboration: Maintain active communication and operational 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 academic discipline.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Controlling / FP&A (ideally within an international corporate scope).
• BI & Data Skills: Deep understanding of data modeling principles paired with practical experience using BI software (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau).
• Systems: Advanced MS Excel capabilities (Power Query / VBA preferred) along with solid knowledge of enterprise ERP and financial platforms (ideally SAP ERP and LucaNet).
• Languages: Fluent German (C1 level, business proficient) and strong professional English (B2+ level).
• Mindset: Proactive, analytical, and structured approach with a hands‑on work ethic, strong assertiveness, and enthusiasm for digital transformation 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 employment contract.
• Impact & Visibility: Direct reporting line to the CFO, high executive visibility, and substantial autonomy to construct and modernize internal controlling frameworks.
• Flexibility: Flexible working schedules, up to 2 home‑office days weekly (distance‑dependent), and 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Corporate Perks: Edenred voucher card, company pension scheme, JobRad bicycle leasing, and childcare expense subsidies.