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

• 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.
• Business Partnering
• Act as a trusted advisor to the General Manager.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Support data-driven decision-making.
• Process Improvement
• Improve financial processes for better efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement innovative controlling solutions for business growth.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

Professional Experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

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