Senior Controller – Reporting & Insights (m/f/d)

Senior Controller – Reporting & Insights

Own and continuously elevate the company’s management reporting and insight generation. Transform financial and operational data into clear narratives, actionable insights, and decision‑ready reporting for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the monthly management reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
• Drive the collection, consolidation, and quality of business commentary across all functions.
• Translate financial and operational results into a clear, structured narrative, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide the “so what” behind the numbers, turning data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Prepare high-quality management and board‑level presentations.
• Identify trends, patterns, and deviations across financial and operational data.
• Generate deep‑dive analyses and ad‑hoc insights on business performance.
• Act as a central point for cross‑functional insight generation, connecting data across departments.
• Ensure full transparency on business performance, enabling fact‑based decision‑making.
• Continuously improve reporting processes, structures, and outputs toward best‑in‑class standards.
• Drive automation and standardisation of reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and increase speed.
• Collaborate with BI and data teams to enhance reporting capabilities and data models.
• Ensure data consistency and integrity across all reporting outputs.
• Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and business teams to align on data, definitions, and messaging.
• Challenge and refine inputs from stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, decision‑relevant reporting.
• Act as a trusted partner to senior management for performance analysis and communication.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience in Controlling, Reporting, or FP&A, with a strong focus on management reporting.
• Proven track record in building or improving high‑quality reporting and insight frameworks.
• Strong financial storytelling skills, able to translate data into clear, compelling narratives.
• Excellent analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail and data consistency.
• Experience with reporting and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau; planning tools like Anaplan are a plus).
• Strong drive for process improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
• Confident communication with senior stakeholders and constructive challenge capability.
• Fluency in English (German is a plus).

Nice to Have

• Experience in a high‑growth or transformation environment.
• Exposure to data modelling or automation tools (e.g., SQL, Python).
• Understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes (FP&A, Accounting, ERP).
• Professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CFA).

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, structured, and impactful management reporting with strong narrative and insights.
• High‑quality, consistent business commentary and performance transparency across the organisation.
• Reporting that enables fast, informed decision‑making at leadership level.
• Efficient, automated reporting processes with minimal manual effort.
• A reputation as the go‑to person for insights and performance storytelling.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours with trust‑based hours and work‑life balance.
• Mobile working options.
• Bike‑leasing program.
• Corporate benefits and discounts from well‑known suppliers.
• Employee events and celebrations.
• Lunch card with daily budget.
• Company shuttle service.

About Quantum Systems

Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting‑edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real‑time AI‑powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next‑generation UAS for clients in defence, security, and public sectors.

EEO Commitment

We are an open‑minded company that values diversity and actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, we believe the diversity of our employees is essential to our success. Every voice is heard and every perspective is valued, fostering an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.