Controller, Business Planning Manager

An international company is seeking a Controller, Business Planning Manager to join its team in Frankfurt am Main or Düsseldorf.

This role will oversee finance, accounting, planning and administrative operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, closing processes and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in finance management, accounting and controlling, with knowledge of German and international accounting standards.

(Ref: HY47541 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of the company annual budget and planning followed by revision as well as mid‑term planning
• Overseeing month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accruals and journal entries are accurate and timely
• Controlling the budget deviation against the original business plan by liaising with Managing Director
• Responsible for managing monthly &/ yearly results within the company
• Creation of monthly flash reports with detailed analysis followed by rolling forecasts
• Support of Group CFO during the annual financial audit and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations
• Support of Managing Director during the annual ISO audit

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of experience in finance management, accounting
• Strong knowledge of German and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS)
• Experience in statutory reporting, tax compliance and audit coordination
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Fluent business English proficiency, Japanese language proficiency preferred, German language proficiency is considered a plus

Conditions

• Location: Frankfurt am Main or Dusseldorf, Germany
• Working Style: hybrid / 3 days a week remote working available after probation
• Job Type: permanent, full‑time
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start: ASAP
• Benefits: Deutschland Ticket, capital‑forming benefits, 30 days annual leave, additional half days off on 24 and 31 December

**All applicants for the Controller, Business Planning Manager position must have the right to work in Germany.