Hybrid Senior Controller

Location: Münster or Hamburg, Germany

Work Model: Hybrid (Flexible home office days upon agreement)
Travel: Minimal (e.g., occasional sales meetings in Hamburg)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Controller to act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager, ensuring efficient financial planning, analysis, and decision-making support. This role offers high flexibility, a strong employee-friendly culture, and a direct impact on business growth and strategy.

Responsibilities

1) Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain controlling tools and financial processes.
• Conduct regular reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

2) Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Support data-driven decision-making.

3) Process Improvement

• Improve financial processes for better efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement innovative controlling solutions for business growth.

4) Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Professional Experience

✅ Minimum 4 years in controlling, ideally in a senior or leadership role.

Technical Skills

✅ SQL & Power BI: Must-have for data analysis & reporting.
✅ Financial Analysis & Forecasting: Strong analytical skills with a structured working style.

Languages

✅ German: Fluent (Minimum C1 level mandatory).
✅ English: Preferred but not mandatory.

Education

✅ University degree preferred, but not required if the candidate has significant relevant experience.

✅ Stable career history – No frequent job changes.

Nice-to-Have Skills

➕ Experience in the IT & Communication Technology industry.
➕ Familiarity with medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand).
➕ Understanding of financial analysis in Sales & Marketing.

Personality Traits

✔ Strong analytical mindset and affinity for numbers.
✔ Excellent communicator and team player.
✔ Independent and solution-oriented approach.
✔ High degree of ownership and reliability.
✔ Ability to advise and influence management strategically.

Team & Collaboration

• Reports directly to the General Manager (GM).
• Works closely with one other controlling colleague.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other departments.

Salary & Benefits

💰 Base Salary: €60,000+ (final offer based on experience & qualifications).
💰 Bonus: Possible, depending on negotiation & experience.
🏡 Flexible hybrid work model.
⚖ Employee-friendly culture & work-life balance.
📅 28-30 vacation days per year.

Hiring Process

📌 Step 1: Application submission via Juucy platform
📌 Step 2: Initial interview – Cultural fit assessment
📌 Step 3: Technical interview – In-depth financial expertise discussion
📌 Step 4: Final interview – Meet GM & team
📌 Step 5: Offer & onboarding

Key Objectives & KPIs

🎯 Maintain and improve controlling tools & processes.
🎯 Provide accurate financial reporting & forecasts.
🎯 Support business strategy with financial insights.
🎯 Relieve General Manager from financial & controlling tasks.

🚫 Red Flags (No-Go Criteria)

❌ Frequent job changes.
❌ Lack of senior controlling or leadership experience.
❌ Weak SQL & Power BI skills.

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent (Open-ended)
• Hours: Full-time, flexible scheduling
• Probation: 6 months