German Speaking Senior Controller

Salary: €75,000 – €90,000 gross p.a. + variable bonus

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: Drive annual financial planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast creation; prepare clear, insightful financial reports and presentations for management, shareholders, and investors.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with division and department heads to identify operational challenges and co-develop tailored financial solutions.
• BI & Data Analytics: Contribute actively to implementing and enhancing the new Data Analytics platform (BigQuery & Power BI) and refining data models.
• KPI Frameworks & Steering: Define, implement, and track key operational KPIs to steer daily business and derive actionable management recommendations.
• Strategic Projects & Analysis: Conduct variance analyses, profitability calculations, and support company-wide investment decisions and strategic projects.
• Accounting & Cost Management: Support month-end closing procedures, cost management tasks, and balance sheet analyses.
• International Collaboration: Maintain active exchange and alignment with international subsidiaries (e.g., France, Sweden, Switzerland).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Controlling / FP&A (ideally within an international scope).
• BI & Data Skills: Strong understanding of data modelling and hands-on experience with BI tools (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau).
• Systems: Advanced MS Excel skills (Power Query / VBA preferred) along with solid knowledge of ERP and financial systems (ideally SAP ERP and LucaNet).
• Languages: Fluent German (C1, business level) and strong professional English (B2+).
• Mindset: Proactive, analytical, and structured mindset with a hands-on attitude, strong assertiveness, and enthusiasm for digitalization and AI integration.

Benefits & What's on Offer

• Attractive Package: Base salary of €75,000 – €90,000 p.a. plus an additional bonus scheme (aligned with the CFO) and a permanent contract.
• Impact & Visibility: Direct reporting line to the CFO, high management visibility, and significant freedom to build and modernize controlling systems.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, up to 2 home-office days per week (distance-dependent), and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Corporate Perks: Edenred voucher card, company pension scheme, JobRad bike leasing, and childcare expense support.