German Speaking Senior Controller (Hybrid)

Ignite; Leutenberg; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Edenred voucher card

Company pension scheme

JobRad bike leasing

Childcare expense support

Zusammenfassung

Ignite is seeking an experienced Controlling/FP&A professional to lead annual planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasting, presenting clear reports to management and shareholders. You will drive data-driven decision making and partner with division heads to address operational challenges.

Lead BI initiatives using Power BI and data modelling, collaborate across international subsidiaries, and support month-end closes and cost management with a hands-on, growth-oriented mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of Controlling / FP&A experience, ideally within an international scope.
• Strong BI and data skills with Power BI, SAC, or Tableau.
• Advanced MS Excel with Power Query/VBA; familiarity with SAP ERP and LucaNet.
• Business-fluent German (C1) and professional English (B2+).

Aufgaben

• 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 with division/department heads to identify operational challenges and co-develop tailored financial solutions.
• BI & Data Analytics: Contribute to implementing and enhancing the Data Analytics platform (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).

Kenntnisse

Controlling / FP&A experience

Data modelling

Business partnering

Analytical mindset

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Power BI

SAP Analytics Cloud

Tableau

MS Excel (Power Query / VBA)

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.

The company culture is anchored in core values of Customer Orientation, Quality, Integrity, Appreciation, Employee Development, and Sustainability. Driven by a mission to support an active outdoor lifestyle, the organization combines medium-sized enterprise agility with dynamic international growth.

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

Must-Haves

• 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: Business-fluent German (C1) 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.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Google BigQuery
• Knowledge of SAP R/3
• Background in e-commerce or automotive accessories

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.
• Work Culture: An open, low-hierarchy environment without micromanagement inside a small, agile team.