Financial Controller (m/f/d)

roadsurfer; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Work Policy

Personal growth plan

Annual camper rental

Job summary

roadsurfer is looking for a passionate finance professional to ensure monthly financial accuracy and provide internal analytical support. You will engage with various business units, contribute to budgeting, and handle external reporting for capital providers. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in finance, thrives in dynamic environments, and is fluent in English.

Perks include flexible work arrangements, personal development opportunities, discounts, and a vibrant office culture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in finance or consulting, ideally in travel or mobility.
• Experience in a dynamic founder-led / VC backed environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of monthly financials and develop controlling framework.
• Professionalize and adapt external reporting for capital providers.
• Collaborate with major business units providing analytical support.
• Support decision makers during budgeting process with forecasts.
• Engage in project-specific tasks requiring financial expertise.

Skills

Team player

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Process improvements

Experience with Lucanet

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• TEAM SPIRIT & TEAM EVENTS: Look forward to friendly atmosphere with flat hierarchies, lots of fun, and great team spirit, as well as regular team events like group sports sessions, pizza & beer nights, and more.
• FLEX WORK & WORKATION: Enjoy flexibility in working hours with our Flex Work Policy, allowing you to alternate between office days and home office days, and even work for one month per year from anywhere in Europe.
• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: We support your personal and professional growth through an individual growth plan and our in‑house academy.
• CAMPER BUDGET: You’ll receive an annual free rental for our campers, so you can experience the #happyroadsurfing lifestyle yourself.
• JOB BIKE: Stay fit with our job bike offer.
• DISCOUNTS: Take advantage of our corporate benefits platform, the Travel Industry Card, and family & friends discounts.
• THE PLACE TO BE: Enjoy a beautiful, bright office equipped with everything you want, including a ping pong table and foosball.
• OFFICE DOGS: Dogs are more than welcome at our office!

The Role – Your Passion

• Controlling: Ensure accuracy of monthly financials and develop controlling framework to support continuous development and professionalisation. Prepare budget vs. actual analyses obtaining explanations for key drivers from the business.
• Reporting: Professionalize and adapt external reporting for capital providers, meeting monthly and quarterly submission deadlines (equity and debt investors such as banks).
• Business Partnering: Collaborate internally closely with major business units at Roadsurfer, providing analytical and financial support for cross‑functional projects.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Support key decision makers in the business during the budgeting process. Preferred candidates confident to forecast key P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow areas, and contribute to 13‑week liquidity projections.
• Project Work: Engage in various project‑specific tasks such as process improvements and automation that require financial expertise and deep analysis.

What you need to ride the wave with us

• You have at least 3 years of experience in an internal finance role or financial consulting, ideally in the travel or mobility sector or in another similar B2C business.
• Experience of working in a dynamic founder‑led / VC backed scale‑up environment.
• You are a strong team player and collaborate with the Finance team and cross‑departmental.
• You love and create structure but also thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience working with Lucanet is a plus.
• You are fluent in English both written and spoken.

Ready to surf?

We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our recruiter Raphael at [e-mail] anytime.