Senior Controller (80-100%) – m/w/d

novia Group; Göppingen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international industrial company in Germany is seeking an experienced controlling professional to manage financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and conducting variance analyses. Candidates should have a degree in business administration, at least 3 years of experience in controlling, and strong analytical and communication skills in both German and English. This is a full-time permanent position located in Göppingen with significant opportunities for creativity and decision-making.

Leistungen

Dynamic international work environment

Short decision-making processes

Scope for action and creativity

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of experience in controlling in an industrial environment.
• In-depth knowledge of financial consolidation and accounting.
• Business fluent in German and very good English skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead group-wide financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Manage budget and forecast preparations.
• Conduct variance analyses and evaluations.
• Act as contact for site managers on business management.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Initiative

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP systems

BI tools (Power BI, COGNOS)

Jobbeschreibung

With your flair for data and details, you bring clarity to complex contexts and give meaning to numbers

The novia Group is an internationally active industrial company in the field of assembly and purchasing services with locations in Europe and Asia. We are looking for an experienced controlling professional with an analytical eye and creative drive to join our team in Göppingen (or alternatively at one of our other locations) as soon as possible.

What You Can Expect

• Responsibility for group-wide reporting: consolidation, analysis, and commentary on actual, forecast, and planned data to ensure financial transparency.
• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and participation in the implementation of short- and long-term corporate goals.
• Management and preparation of budget, forecast, and medium-term planning as well as strategic initiatives.
• Performing variance analyses and ad hoc evaluations to derive decision-relevant insights for management and external partners.
• Serving as the central point of contact for site managers and senior management for business management issues and commercial advice.
• Using big data and AI tools to identify value creation potential and optimize cost control.

What You Bring To The Table

• Degree in business administration or a comparable degree program with a focus on controlling, finance, or accounting
• At least 3 years of professional experience in controlling—ideally in an industrial environment with in-depth knowledge of financial consolidation and financial accounting
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to structure complex issues independently
• High level of initiative, structured and solution-oriented approach to work, as well as a strong hands‑on mentality and willingness to embrace change
• Confident manner and strong communication skills when dealing with interdisciplinary stakeholders at all hierarchical levels, as well as business fluent German and very good English skills
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel), experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, COGNOS desired)

What we offer:

• A key position with considerable scope for action and creativity, as well as a high level of decision‑making authority.
• Responsibility for establishing and further developing our controlling and accounting systems.
• A dynamic, international environment in a rapidly growing medium‑size company.
• Short decision-making processes and the opportunity to actively contribute to the future and success of our company.

Interested?

Become part of a growing company and play a decisive role in shaping the future of our new location! We look forward to receiving your detailed application.

Type of employment: permanent position | Contract type: full time | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: 100 % | City: Göppingen | County: | Country: Germany | Reference number: 2025/12 | Contact: Markus Bauer [phone], Markus Bauer [phone], | Published: 2025-12-05 | Last application date: 2026-01-04