Senior Controller

Phipps Cameron Recruitment; Schwabach; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private Equity exposure

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Phipps Cameron Recruitment client seeks a Head of Controlling / Senior Controller (m/f/d) for a PE-backed manufacturing group in the Nuremberg area. You will steer financial planning, oversee monthly close, and develop KPI dashboards using BI/ERP tools. Strong leadership and a hands-on mindset are essential.

The role offers a permanent contract, hybrid work with 2 days home-based per week, and competitive compensation plus extensive development opportunities within a PE-backed portfolio.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Controlling/Finance or equivalent
• 8+ years of controlling experience in manufacturing
• Experience leading a small team (up to 3)
• Fluent German and English (spoken & written)

Aufgaben

• Steering & analysis with financial metrics; design management cockpits and KPIs
• Closing, forecasting, monthly/ quarterly/ annual statements; validate forecasts
• Management reporting based on BI/ERP systems; focus on production and sales controlling
• Enhance contribution margin accounting; drive value creation initiatives
• Consolidate monthly reporting for international subsidiaries (UK, Italy)
• Support Group CFO with integrated forecasts, budgets, liquidity planning
• Conceptualize and implement a KPI dashboard for corporate management
• Collaborate with Group CFO, Head of Accounting, banks and investors

Kenntnisse

Excel proficiency

PowerBI

D365 ERP

LucaNet

Management reporting

Team leadership

Financial analysis

KPIs & dashboards

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration/Finance

Controller certification

Tools

D365 ERP

LucaNet

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Controlling / Senior Controller (m/f/d) – Manufacturing & Private Equity

Our client is a leading, internationally operating manufacturer of customized industrial and consumer goods on a strong growth and expansion trajectory. As a long-standing technology leader, this medium-sized corporate group supplies well‑known brands and is backed by a renowned, independent Private Equity investment firm.

To secure their ambitious growth targets and drive value creation, we are seeking a qualified and hands‑on Head of Controlling / Senior Controller (m/f/d) for a permanent, full‑time position located in the Nuremberg metropolitan area (Germany).

Key Responsibilities

• Steering & Analysis: Monitor business development using financial metrics, and design management cockpits and KPIs.
• Closing & Forecasting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (in cooperation with financial accounting) and validate the monthly forecast.
• Management Reporting: Generate meaningful controlling reports (focusing on earnings, costs, and liquidity management) based on BI, AI, and ERP systems, with a strong emphasis on production and sales controlling.
• Performance Improvement: Enhance multi‑level contribution margin accounting, propose business optimizations, and track value creation initiatives.
• Consolidation: Drive the monthly reporting cycle and consolidate the group's international subsidiaries (including UK and Italy).
• Stakeholder Management: Support the Group CFO with integrated forecasts, budgeting, and liquidity planning for the group (including covenant calculation, pro‑forma reporting, and adjustment reports).
• Dashboard Implementation: Conceptualize and implement a KPI dashboard for metric‑driven corporate management.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Group CFO, Head of Accounting, external advisors, banks, and investors.

Candidate Profile

• Education: University degree in Business Administration (majoring in Controlling/Finance) or a comparable commercial background with additional certification as a Controller.
• Professional Experience: At least 8 years of relevant controlling experience within a medium‑sized, manufacturing industrial company.
• Leadership: Initial experience in leading a team (directly and indirectly managing up to 3 employees).
• Systems & Tools: Very strong proficiency in Excel; experience with BI/analytics software (ideally PowerBI) and ERP systems (e.g., D365), along with excellent knowledge of LucaNet.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep process understanding of structures in manufacturing (ideally within the printing or packaging industry).
• PE Affinity: Prior experience working within a Private Equity environment is a distinct advantage.
• Traits: Strong hands‑on mentality, analytical mindset, high commitment, and excellent communication skills.
• Languages: Business fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).

What is on Offer

• Stability & Compensation: A permanent employment contract and an attractive, performance‑oriented compensation package.
• Influence: Flat hierarchies, short decision‑making paths, and a direct reporting line to the Group CFO.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, and the option to work from home 2 days a week.
• Growth: Exceptional personal development opportunities within a dynamic, PE‑backed portfolio company.