Senior Controller

About the Team

Join a high-impact finance team that plays a key role in steering business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. As a Senior Controller (f/m/d), you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners including Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
This role offers the opportunity to shape planning processes, drive automation initiatives, and influence business decisions through meaningful analysis and reporting. If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with hands-on financial expertise and want to help build scalable, data-driven processes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help drive sustainable growth through financial excellence and informed decision-making.

Your Tasks

• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Project Management to ensure consistent business performance reporting and financial transparency.
• Lead budgeting processes and contribute to operating forecasts, cash flow planning, and financial analyses for multiple legal entities.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs, identify deviations from targets, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting while managing reporting enhancements and change requests.
• Own cost center controlling, including internal cost allocations and ongoing budget management.
• Identify trends, risks, and business opportunities through ad hoc analyses and performance evaluations.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives by establishing, documenting, and enhancing controlling processes and internal controls.

Your Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a comparable finance function within a complex business environment. 
• Strong expertise in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Experience managing financial planning processes across multiple entities, business units, or complex organizational structures.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence in challenging assumptions and influencing stakeholders through data-driven recommendations.
• Experience improving, documenting, and optimizing financial processes and internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional communication skills in both German and English.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with investor reporting or strategic finance topics.
• Exposure to project controlling or project-based business environments.
• Experience with automation, BI, or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar solutions.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting transformation or process improvement initiatives.

We Offer

	Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
	Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
	Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office
	Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
	Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days
	Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
	Parking: Free parking for your car or bike

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