Group Controller (f/m/x)

Douglas Group; Düsseldorf; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

DOUGLAS Group is seeking a senior finance professional to lead capital markets reporting, financial planning and performance analysis for the group and its international subsidiaries. You will collaborate with Group Accounting and Investor Relations to present a cohesive equity story and driving insights for executive decision-making.

The role requires strong controlling background, advanced Excel and BI skills, and fluency in German and English to communicate with stakeholders across Europe.

Qualificações

• Degree in business administration, economics or comparable qualification, with sound knowledge of Controlling and Finance.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Controlling, auditing or comparable Finance environment, ideally within Retail or FMCG.
• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Confident use of BI and multidimensional reporting tools, with the ability to translate complex information into clear dashboards and decision materials.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial and business interdependencies.
• Proactive and independent working style, able to contribute to and shape change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders and management levels.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and continuously develop capital markets reporting for the DOUGLAS Group in collaboration with Group Accounting and Investor Relations.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual performance focusing on P&L, balance sheet and cash flow for the DOUGLAS Group and international subsidiaries.
• Manage forecasts, annual budgets and mid-term plans with variance analyses and translate results into management-relevant insights.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting with Group Accounting and local Finance teams per Group standards.
• Prepare reports, presentations and decision-making materials on financial and non-financial KPIs highlighting risks, opportunities and implications.
• Act as a commercial sparring partner for Group Controlling and advise the Management Board on financial performance.
• Drive development and governance of Group-wide planning, forecasting, reporting and KPI processes.
• Contribute to Finance projects including post-merger integration and harmonization of reporting, controlling standards, systems and processes.

Conhecimentos

Controlling experience

Financial modeling

MS Excel

BI tools

Analytical skills

Change management

Stakeholder communication

German & English fluency

Formação

Business Administration / Economics degree

Ferramentas

BI tools

Descrição da vaga

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Manage and continuously develop capital markets reporting, including an integrated financial and equity story for the DOUGLAS Group, in close collaboration with Group Accounting and Investor Relations
• Analyze and comment on the monthly, quarterly and annual business and financial performance of the DOUGLAS Group and its international subsidiaries, with a focus on P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Manage and analyze recurring forecasts, annual budgets and mid-term plans, including variance analyses versus prior year, budget and latest estimate, and translate results into management-relevant insights
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting activities with Group Accounting and local Finance teams, ensuring timely, complete and consistent reporting in line with Group standards
• Prepare reports, presentations and decision-making materials on financial and non-financial capital market and steering KPIs, highlighting key performance drivers, risks, opportunities and implications for guidance
• Act as a commercial sparring partner for Group Controlling teams, including Functional Controlling, and advise the Management Board on financial performance
• Drive the continuous development and governance of Group-wide planning, forecasting, reporting and KPI processes to enhance reporting quality, financial transparency and effective business steering
• Contribute to operational and Group-wide Finance projects, including post-merger integration and the harmonization of financial reporting, controlling standards, systems and processes

YOUR SKILLS

• Successfully completed degree in business administration, economics or a comparable qualification, combined with sound knowledge of Controlling and Finance
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Controlling, an auditing firm or a comparable Finance environment, ideally within Retail or FMCG
• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Confident use of BI and multidimensional reporting tools, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-appropriate dashboards and decision-making materials
• Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial and business interdependencies
• Proactive and independent working style, with the ability to actively contribute to and shape change in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence in collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders and management levels
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

DO YOU RECOGNIZE YOURSELF?

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. We therefore welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if we should allow more time for the application process.
We look forward to hearing from you!

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,970 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy "Let it Bloom". The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2024/25, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.58 billion euros and employed more than 19,900 people across Europe. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.