Controller – Financial Controlling, Accounting

Responsibilities

• Budget vs. Actual comparisons: Independently conduct and further develop variance analyses to identify value drivers and optimization potential.
• Profitability analyses: Prepare detailed contribution margin calculations and profitability analyses for products, services and customers to support strategic sales decisions.
• Cash flow & liquidity: Continuously monitor cash flows, optimize working capital management and prepare accurate liquidity forecasts.
• Cost structure analyses: Provide a clear breakdown of fixed and variable cost blocks and perform overhead analyses across business areas.
• Forecasting & scenario analysis: Prepare rolling forecasts and data‑driven "what-if" scenarios (e.g., market fluctuations, price changes) as a basis for management decisions.
• KPI reporting: Maintain and enhance our management reporting and digital dashboards to visualize key company metrics (EBIT, ROI, etc.).
• Operational back‑up: Provide reliable support and reciprocal holiday and sick‑leave cover within the accounting team (recording ongoing transactions, account postings and support with day‑to‑day tasks).
• Data quality: Ensure a seamless interface between accounting and controlling to guarantee a robust, reliable data foundation for your analyses.

Requirements

• Successfully completed training as a tax clerk (Steuerfachangestellter) and initial relevant experience in controlling.
• A classic controlling background (e.g., a business degree with a focus on finance or further qualification as a certified controller – IHK) and solid, practical experience in operational accounting.
• Experience preparing and supporting monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements/closings.
• Affinity for digitalization and continuous improvement of finance processes.
• Quick comprehension and the ability to switch effortlessly between strategic analytical tasks and operational administrative work.