Controller Expert (m/w/d) – Teilzeit/Vollzeit

To strengthen our Finance team, we are looking for a structured, analytical, and reliable professional to support our team in either a part-time or full-time capacity across operational and strategic controlling activities.

In this role, you will take on responsibility for analyzing and supporting the management of our financial performance, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and the continuous improvement of our controlling processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and continuously developing budgets, forecasts, and business plans, including budget variance analyses.
• Preparing management reports, utilization reports, and other controlling and business performance KPIs.
• Analyzing revenue, cost, margin, and profitability metrics, including gross profit calculations.
• Supporting and validating monthly closing activities, including the analysis of accruals, revenue recognition, and personnel costs.
• Managing project controlling in the ZEP system, including budget monitoring, utilization analysis, and data quality management.
• Conducting bonus analyses.
• Continuously improving reporting, BI, and controlling processes, as well as contributing to Finance transformation and automation projects.
• Preparing and presenting reports on financial performance, including relevant analyses and insights.
• Supporting operational Finance processes, particularly payment processes, travel expenses, billing-related topics, and finance-related process improvements.

• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Reporting, or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and the impact of business transactions on the balance sheet, profit and loss statement (P&L), and cash flow.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial matters into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• High affinity for numbers, data, and KPIs, combined with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to deliver thorough and reliable analyses under time pressure while maintaining the necessary level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Experience in project and resource controlling, as well as in analyzing profitability, utilization, and overall business performance.
• Experience in preparing business cases, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools and developing and continuously improving dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Power BI, Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with management, internal departments, tax advisors, and international stakeholders.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

• Experience with intercompany accounting and international corporate structures.
• Knowledge of project controlling systems, e.g. ZEP.
• Interest in data-driven Finance processes, Business Intelligence, and AI-supported analytical tools.

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Benefits that truly matter

• Attractive compensation package with bonus opportunities
•  Flexible working hours & home office options
•  Modern equipment for both office and remote work
•  Creative work atmosphere & inspiring events
•  Regular international team gatherings & company events
• Secure job with a long-term perspective