(Junior) Business Controller Operations (f/m/d)

Controlling-Jobs; Neuenburg am Rhein; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH options

8 weeks workation

80%–100% workload options

EDU Points for professional growth

28 days holiday

Job summary

Galaxus is seeking a Business Controller Operations to strengthen our supply chain finance backbone. You will ensure cost transparency, support data-driven decisions, and provide management with a clear overview of operations across Germany.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Logistics to drive value and efficiency. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with Excel, SQL, and Power BI, and the ability to partner with stakeholders to translate data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science or comparable field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in controlling or performance management, ideally with operations focus.
• German (B2) and English (B2) mandatory.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to perform data analyses (e.g., SQL, Power BI).
• Business partner mindset: engage with stakeholders and translate numbers into decisions.
• Clear communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Creativity and initiative to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own cost and performance management for the German logistics organization; monitor cost drivers and KPIs, flag deviations, implement countermeasures, and keep management informed.
• Lay groundwork for annual budgets and forecasts with Finance and logistics stakeholders, ensuring realistic assumptions.
• Evolve controlling setup as processes change; design KPIs, accounting elements, and reporting with operations teams.
• Serve as the data go-to for German operations; build automated reports and perform ad-hoc analyses as needed.
• Challenge status quo; identify cost reduction potential and drive process improvements in controlling.

Skills

German (B2)

English (B2)

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 4’000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is poised to move into new markets. Our driving force is our determination to keep challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re on the lookout for characters who’re passionate about making genuine improvements. We’ll give you the freedom and trust to make an impact, to grow with us and to be yourself. Act galactic. Be you.

As Business Controller Operations, you are the analytical backbone of our supply chain and logistics organization: you ensure that costs are transparent, decisions are based on solid data, and management always has a clear overview. You report to our Leader Supply Chain Development and Strategy in Wohlen, and you work closely day to day with our site Lead in Neuenburg. An experienced controller in Wohlen will train and support you as you grow into the role.You partner with Operations, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Development and Finance, bringing numbers, methodology and a clear eye for business impact!

• Own cost & performance management for our German logistics organization: monitor key cost drivers and KPIs, spot deviations early, kick off targeted countermeasures and keep management clearly informed, no surprises
• Lay the groundwork for annual budgets and forecasts together with Finance and logistics stakeholders, making sure assumptions are realistic and transparent
• Evolve our controlling setup as processes and the organization change: conceive and implement new KPIs, accounting elements and reporting processes hand-in-hand with operations teams
• Be the data go-to for German operations teams, whether it’s a quick ad-hoc deep-dive or building automated reports that make everyone’s life easier
• Challenge the status quo on your own initiative: spot cost reduction potential, push improvement ideas and sharpen the efficiency of our controlling processes

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science or a comparable field
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in controlling or performance management, ideally with a focus on operations (e.g. logistics, supply chain or production)
• Language skills: good German (B2) and good English (B2) are mandatory
• Strong analytical chops: Excel is second nature, and you’re comfortable running more complex data analyses (e.g. SQL, Power BI) to turn messy datasets into clear recommendations
• Business partner mindset: you proactively engage with stakeholders, understand their operational challenges and translate numbers into decisions that matter
• Expressing oneself truthfully and fostering genuine relationships
• Using creativity and initiative to solve problems and achieve goals

• Values, not empty words: Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious – these five values are what we practice and preach.
• Courageous thinking: We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas.
• Uncomplicated approach: Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters – from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes.
• Flexibility and freedom: We offer working-from-home options, up to 8 weeks of workation, and every position is possible with an 80% workload.
• Rapid growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. We also support you with EDU Points (1600 € or 2000 minutes) per year for your professional development so there’s no risk of you getting stuck in a rut.
• 28 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, a shuttle service and other benefits.

Diversity is our culture.

To build the best team, we want to draw from the full spectrum of talent out there. This means people from all walks of life have the same opportunities with us, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation or age. We believe true inclusion means everyone is welcome and each contribution is valuable.

Arbeitspensum: 80% – 100%