Controller, International

Role Overview

• Conduct monthly closings and related variance analyses
• Prepare forecasts and support budget planning
• Act as a business partner for management, divisional leadership and specialist departments
• Assess and review decisions, participate in and monitor ongoing projects with a focus on targets
• Plan and implement commercial projects, including ERP system implementations and BI tools
• Prepare and monitor liquidity planning
• Compile and deliver KPIs and management reports
• Serve as the contact person for subsidiaries on operational and financial controlling matters
• Support the Operations function (Purchasing, Supply Chain, Product Development & Quality) with reports and act as the interface between the business units’ needs and the Finance team
• Prepare, validate and analyze the monthly reporting package (including P&L management) and present results to the relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate the planning and month-end closing processes
• Build and further develop controlling functions, including internal reporting systems, P&L management and KPIs
• Support the Business Units in short-, medium
• and long-term budget planning
• Establish and advance topics with a focus on commercially relevant issues, including identifying opportunities to improve profitability and highlighting growth potential
• Contribute to and implement digitization, automation and process optimization initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in business administration, economics or similar, preferably with a focus on Finance/Controlling
• Several years of professional experience in Controlling or sales roles with a Controlling focus; industry experience in retail/trade is an advantage
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• Versatile, analytical team player with an independent, proactive and particularly operational working style
• Strong communication skills across all hierarchy levels, hands‑on mentality, pronounced team orientation and an independent, results‑focused way of working
• Confident user of all MS Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and experience in Business Development, Market Intelligence, Portfolio Management, developing KPI‑based control logic, strategy development, Commercial Excellence and process efficiency

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• A secure position in an international, fast‑growing company
• A motivated, appreciative team with a genuine hands‑on mentality
• Room for personal responsibility and influence in projects and processes
• Flexible working hours for better work‑life balance
• Mobile working — up to 2 days per week
• Access to Corporate Benefits with many additional employee discounts
• 25% employee discount on (almost) all products
• Free parking or JobTicket