German Speaking Senior Controller (Hybrid)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Languages: German (C1, business fluent) & English (B2+)

Experience: 3–5+ years in Controlling / FP&A

About the Company (Confidential) Our client is Europe's market leader in vehicle accessories and transport solutions, operating across wholesale and e-commerce. With a success story spanning over 25 years and an international team of 101 to 500 employees, the company has expanded from its strong roots in German-speaking markets into an established international player—running dedicated online shops in France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Spearhead annual financial planning, budgeting procedures, and rolling forecast generation; construct clear, insightful financial documentation and presentations for executive leadership, shareholders, and investment partners.
• Business Partnering: Partner closely with division directors and department leads to pinpoint operational bottlenecks and co-develop tailored financial solutions.
• BI & Data Analytics: Drive the deployment and continuous improvement of the new Data Analytics infrastructure (BigQuery & Power BI) while refining underlying data models.
• KPI Frameworks & Steering: Establish, implement, and track core operational KPIs to guide daily business activities and derive actionable management guidance.
• Strategic Projects & Analysis: Perform variance analyses, profitability assessments, and support organization-wide investment decisions alongside strategic corporate initiatives.
• Accounting & Cost Management: Assist with month-end closing activities, cost control initiatives, and detailed balance sheet evaluations.
• International Collaboration: Maintain active communication and operational alignment with international subsidiaries (e.g., France, Sweden, Switzerland).

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related academic discipline.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Controlling / FP&A (ideally within an international corporate scope).
• BI & Data Skills: Deep understanding of data modeling principles paired with practical experience using BI software (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau).
• Systems: Advanced MS Excel capabilities (Power Query / VBA preferred) along with solid knowledge of enterprise ERP and financial platforms (ideally SAP ERP and LucaNet).
• Languages: Fluent German (C1 level, business proficient) and strong professional English (B2+ level).
• Mindset: Proactive, analytical, and structured approach with a hands-on work ethic, strong assertiveness, and enthusiasm for digital transformation and AI integration.

• Attractive Package: Base salary of €75,000 – €90,000 p.a. plus an additional bonus scheme (aligned with the CFO) and a permanent employment contract.
• Impact & Visibility: Direct reporting line to the CFO, high executive visibility, and substantial autonomy to construct and modernize internal controlling frameworks.
• Flexibility: Flexible working schedules, up to 2 home-office days weekly (distance-dependent), and 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Corporate Perks: Edenred voucher card, company pension scheme, JobRad bicycle leasing, and childcare expense subsidies.