Leiter Controlling (m/w/d)

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Location: Oelde/Westfalen, Germany

We are a family-owned company with more than 360 years of experience in the manufacturing, development, and successful management of spirit brands. With a clear brand strategy and international focus, we are one of the leading providers in the German spirits market and a reliable partner for supermarkets, wholesale, and gastronomy. Our portfolio includes Three Sixty Vodka, Knut Hansen Dry Gin, Déjà-Vu Aperitif, the ready‑to‑serve cocktails from SHATLER´s, and the alcohol‑free concept Soda Libre. Through exclusive distribution partnerships with international partners such as Proximo and Molinari, we offer an ideal portfolio in the premium and trend segments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Controlling department with 2 staff members and manage the economic performance to support management and the executive board.
• Develop the Controlling reporting system, including KPIs and tools for sales and production controlling.
• Support strategic decisions and derive actionable recommendations.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Conduct cost, profit, and variance analyses regularly.
• Create product and service cost calculations.
• Coordinate and prepare the corporate budget planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Controlling, preferably with background from the FMCG sector.
• First experience in team leadership is desirable.
• Compatible leadership style for a mid‑size company with an analytical mindset and a hands‑on attitude.
• Strong analytical skills, reliability, conscientiousness, discretion, and good communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office.
• Proficient in professional ERP systems (ideally SAP, key user).
• Experience with BI tools (ideally Power‑BI) and planning tools is welcome.
• Completed university degree in economics, preferably with a focus on accounting/controlling, or a comparable qualification.

Benefits

• Permanent employment in a successful, growth‑oriented family company.
• Lead role and position of trust in close collaboration with the executive board, including strategic projects.
• Large scope for modernising and digitalising controlling processes.
• Work in a mid‑size company with flat hierarchies and quick decision making.
• Integration into a collegial, employee‑oriented corporate culture.
• Possibility of remote work (2 days per week).
• Competitive employee purchasing prices.
• 30 days of vacation.
• Option to lease a bicycle through Jobrad.
• Modern technical equipment to support your work environment.

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non‑EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.