Junior Business Controller (m/f/d)

PTV Logistics; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global software company for transportation logistics is hiring a Junior Business Controller in Karlsruhe, Germany. This role involves supporting financial analysis and planning across key departments, helping to optimize operational KPIs and develop financial models. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance or a related field. Strong Excel skills and fluency in English are required, with German being a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 1-3 years of controlling, FP&A, or relevant finance experience.
• Good understanding or interest in SaaS metrics such as MRR/ARR, CAC, LTV.
• Strong command of English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support financial controlling activities for assigned business functions.
• Assist in developing and tracking operational KPIs.
• Participate in monthly performance reviews with business leaders.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business partnership skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

Power BI

Qlik

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Junior Business Controller (m/f/d) at PTV Logistics. This role is in the Financial Planning & Analysis / Controlling department and offers an opportunity to develop expertise in SaaS financial controlling while working closely with key business functions. The candidate will grow into a trusted finance partner supporting financial excellence and data-driven decision-making across critical departments within the organization. The position is based in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, or Italy.

Responsibilities

• Support financial controlling activities for assigned business functions, acting as a key finance contact for department teams and learning to advise leadership effectively.
• Assist in developing and tracking operational KPIs in collaboration with business stakeholders, ensuring metrics align with strategic objectives and identifying performance improvement opportunities.
• Build finance business partnership skills by preparing financial analyses, supporting scenario modeling, and contributing insights for management decisions.
• Support the annual budgeting process and monthly rolling forecasts for assigned functions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company strategy.
• Assist in evaluating investment proposals by preparing ROI analyses and tracking post-implementation performance to understand value creation principles.
• Develop financial modeling skills by creating and maintaining models for various business decisions, from customer metrics to operational efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in monthly performance reviews with business leaders, preparing variance analyses and providing actionable recommendations while helping ensure business leaders take ownership of their numbers.
• Learn and help optimize controlling processes and systems, contributing to scalability improvements and gaining exposure to different functional requirements.
• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives through financial analysis and business case preparation across diverse business areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial planning, reporting automation, and business intelligence tool implementation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of controlling, FP&A, or relevant finance experience, ideally with some exposure to SaaS or subscription-based business models.
• Good understanding of or strong interest in learning SaaS metrics including MRR/ARR, CAC, LTV, churn rates, and unit economics.
• Interest in developing expertise in controlling Sales & Marketing functions (marketing ROI, sales efficiency) and/or R&D functions (project accounting, resource planning).
• Developing business partnership skills with enthusiasm to learn how to effectively communicate with and influence stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills and eagerness to learn BI tools (Power BI, Qlik, or similar).
• Good analytical foundation with attention to detail and ability to work with complex datasets.
• Solid communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and a desire to improve in translating complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Experience with or willingness to learn SAP Business ByDesign and financial planning software.
• Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong command of English language skills required; German language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to collaborate with teams across different locations.

Locations

• Karlsruhe, Germany
• Utrecht, Netherlands
• Oosterzele, Belgium
• Warsaw, Poland
• Perugia, Italy

Employment type

• Full-time
• Contract type: unlimited

Company

PTV Logistics - a leading global software company for transportation logistics.

We calculate and optimize route planning for logistics companies with record-breaking algorithms to maximize time and cost savings. With more than 40 years of experience, we help to put theory into practice.

Interested? Then take a look at our website: https://www.ptvlogistics.com/en