Head of Controlling (w / m / x / d)

Miles Mobility; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading mobility provider in Berlin is seeking a Head of Controlling to lead their team. You will optimize fleet planning, develop reporting systems, and support management with data-driven insights. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of financial experience in a dynamic environment along with strong leadership skills. This role offers a range of benefits including flexible working, fitness subsidies, and personal development opportunities.

Leistungen

Mobility credits or Deutschlandticket

Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership

Discounts from 1,500+ providers

Home Office flexibility

Attractive pension plan

Personal development opportunities

Support for regional social projects

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering, ideally in mobility or tech.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Mindset to challenge and reassess the given.

Aufgaben

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Controlling team.
• Drive and optimise fleet planning and cost modelling.
• Deliver monthly performance analysis and variance explanations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Advanced knowledge of controlling tools

SQL and R scripting

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Tableau

Snowflake

Jobbeschreibung

Join the ride!

We are looking for a Head of Controlling to lead our controlling team and play a key role in driving both operational and strategic decisions within our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing fleet planning and cost modelling, developing reporting systems, and supporting management with clear, data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate brings a strong financial background combined with hands-on experience in controlling and finance business partnering within dynamic and growing environments such as mobility, fleet-intensive, or tech. You are a strategic sparring partner for management and know how to inspire and develop teams.

Your Responsibilities

1. Lead, develop, and mentor the Controlling team
2. Drive and optimise fleet planning, utilisation analysis, and related cost modelling to steer operational and strategic decisions
3. Develop, implement, and maintain cost centre reporting systems, structures, and processes, including defining and tracking KPIs
4. Deliver monthly performance analysis and variance explanations with clear improvement recommendations
5. Act as key business partner to C-Level and department heads, enabling data-driven decisions across the organisation
6. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes aligned with operational needs and growth targets
7. Optimise resource allocation through in-depth cost analyses, ROI assessments, and scenario modelling
8. Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in alignment with accounting and FP&A standards
9. Support strategic projects, investment decisions, and fundraising through financial modelling and business case development

Your Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years in Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering, ideally in mobility, fleet-intensive, tech, or scaling environments
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Advanced knowledge of controlling tools and BI systems (e.g., Tableau, Snowflake)
• Confident with SQL and R scripting for data analysis and financial modelling
• Deep understanding of cost centre structures, reporting systems, and KPI frameworks
• Mindset to challenge and reassess the given
• Analytical mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus)

Benefits

• Mobility: Choose between monthly MILES credits or the Deutschlandticket.
• Fitness: Enjoy a subsidized Urban Sports Club membership for your physical and mental well-being.
• Discounts: Access 1,500+ providers for discounts on sneakers, theater visits, and more.
• Home Office: Enjoy the flexibility of working from our office in Berlin and from home.
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with our attractive pension plan.
• Growth: We prioritize personal development through knowledge sharing and training opportunities (with support from our HR Team and Team Leads).
• Social Impact: We dedicate a portion of our revenue to support regional social projects, actively contributing to society and the environment. #milescharity

About us

OUR VALUES

Our MILES values are the foundation of our daily work and what makes us a team. They define how we treat each other at MILES and how we strive to bring out the best in ourselves for our customers.

Here is a brief insight into what you can expect from us in your day-to-day:

• Passion: Be yourself, have fun, and enjoy what you do.
• Ownership: Strive for excellence and surprise yourself.
• Resourceful: Be pragmatic. Use what we have first.
• Curiosity: Feel free to challenge the status quo and be willing to adapt.
• Support: Support each other and proactively ask for help.
• Empathy: Always consider the position of others.

About MILES

We are the leading car sharing provider in Germany and also offer long-term car subscriptions. Part of our revenue supports regional and social projects.

At MILES, we believe in a world where mobility is shared, sustainable, and accessible to all. Our goal is to create an alternative to private car ownership, reduce vehicles on the road, and contribute positively to urban life.

Join our diverse team, bringing together talented people from over 50 countries, each with their own experiences and ideas.

Good to Know

Don’t have a MILES account yet? Use the code JOINUS15 to receive €15 starting credit when you register for the first time. Enjoy the ride!