Financial Business Partner / Controller (m/f/d)

MB Energy, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Hamburg, is an independent and integrated energy company with operations in Europe, the United States, and Singapore. The company is active in the import, storage, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), chemicals, and biofuels. With decades of industry experience and an innovative approach, MB Energy plays an active role in the global energy landscape, supporting its customers in the transition to lower‑emission energy sources by developing and providing forward‑looking alternatives.

Financial Business Partner / Controller (m/f/d)

Location: Hamburg (HafenCity) with potential considerations for London. Role starts as soon as possible. This key interface role supports the financial steering of our international marketing business, working closely with Marketing, Finance, and Risk Management to analyze performance drivers, create transparency around profitability, and contribute to informed business decision‑making. The role combines commercial understanding with strong financial expertise, navigating complex reporting structures, different accounting standards, and operational performance management. It also involves identifying risks early, developing governance structures, and strengthening long‑term profitability.

Your Tasks In a Nutshell

• Analyze performance: evaluate P&Ls across marketing activities, margin developments, variances, and key financial performance drivers.
• Bridge accounting concepts: apply mark‑to‑market and accrual accounting principles and support interpretation of commercial and financial data.
• Support financial close activities: contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including accruals, adjustments, and reporting.
• Manage risks: identify financial and operational risks, strengthen controls, and support internal and external audits.
• Advise stakeholders: translate complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights for Marketing, Finance, and Risk teams; provide recommendations and serve as a trusted sparring partner.

What Helps You To Fulfill This Role

• Education: completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional experience: several years in Financial Controlling, Product Control, or Commercial Finance – ideally within energy, commodity, or industrial sector.
• Technical expertise: good knowledge of German GAAP and mark‑to‑market accounting concepts, general awareness of IFRS; experience with complex reporting and consolidation structures is an advantage.
• Industry knowledge: marketing and downstream value chain within the oil & gas industry is considered an advantage.
• Systems skills: advanced Excel skills, experience with ERP systems such as SAP; PowerPoint and knowledge of Power BI or other reporting/visualization tools are a plus.
• Languages: excellent written and spoken English; German is a plus.

With These Characteristics, You Fit Perfectly With Us

• Analytical mindset: quickly identify connections, work in a structured manner, and derive well‑founded recommendations.
• Strong communication skills: explain complex financial topics clearly and collaborate confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Ownership mentality: take responsibility, challenge existing processes, and proactively contribute ideas.
• Dynamic and pragmatic approach: thrive in an international, fast‑paced environment and maintain a clear overview even in complex situations.

Our Offer To You

• Work‑life balance: 38.75 working hours per week with 30 days annual leave.
• Flexible working hours and individual remote work arrangement.
• Remuneration and additional benefits: profit sharing, 13th salary, holiday pay, travel allowance.
• Support in various life situations: partner PME Family Service offering support in life crises and professional advice.
• Security and provisions: accident insurance covering private accidents, employer contribution to pension scheme, Lifetime Account for sabbaticals or early retirement.
• Health: subsidized membership with EGYM Wellpass, online courses, free access to Headspace app, bicycle leasing.
• Learning & Development: support on individual development path with internal and external training opportunities.
• Networking: company events and cross‑team international connections.
• Open corporate culture: family‑owned company with tolerance, speak‑up mentality, strong team spirit toward green future.
• Modern collaborative office: subsidized employee restaurant, open‑plan concept, views of Elbe River and harbour.