Vice President - Financial Controller - Lending (gn)

Stellenbeschreibung:

For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for a Vice President - Loan Controller (gn) to strengthen the Team.

Purpose

This position oversees financial performance management and reporting for the lending business, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with accounting and internal control standards. The role focuses on financial planning, budgeting, and profitability analysis, while strengthening process efficiency, automation, and collaboration across Finance, Accounting, and business functions to support informed decision‑making.

Responsibilities

Act as the main contact and finance partner for the lending business across all entities and branches
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial and management reporting under IFRS and local GAAP, including ALCO submissions
Provide performance analysis through key financial indicators, peer comparisons, and variance reviews against budgets and forecasts
Develop profitability and contribution margin reporting to monitor branch, product, and client performance in coordination with relevant teams
Prepare annual budgets, multi‑year plans, and quarterly forecasts, ensuring consistency and reliability of financial data
Strengthen internal controls and processes to enhance accuracy and transparency in reporting and forecasting

Qualifications

Several years of experience in controlling or finance inside a financial institution
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; professional qualifications are an advantage
Ability to grasp complex financial matters, challenge assumptions, and present conclusions clearly and accurately
Strong analytical, numerical, and IT capabilities
Professional fluency in English required; German is an asset