Finance Manager, Controlling

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. Expand the controlling function and establish scalable processes for budgeting, forecasting, and business steering .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMunich • GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with a strong ability to develop financial plans and KPI dashboards. Proficient in translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations while maintaining effective communication with management and stakeholders.

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BudgetingFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)KPI Dashboard DevelopmentAnalytical ThinkingGerman Language Skills (C1 Level)

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisPerformance AnalysisFinancial ModelingScenario AnalysisVariance AnalysisReporting StructuresProcess DevelopmentResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStructured ApproachIndependent WorkPragmatic Problem SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

ControllingCorporate FinanceDynamic Business EnvironmentStartup ExperienceScale-Up Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expand the controlling function and establish scalable processes for budgeting, forecasting, and business steering
Own the budgeting process and rolling forecasts
Develop robust financial plans in collaboration with the respective departments
Develop KPI dashboards, management reporting, and performance analyses
Create transparency around the company’s financial development
Analyze budget-to-actual variances and identify risks and opportunities
Derive concrete recommendations for the management team and individual business owners
Further develop the existing financial model
Build business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions
Support departments and the management team with budgeting, investment, and resource allocation decisions
Professionalize reporting structures and automate recurring tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a comparable field of business or economics
1–2 years of professional experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Corporate Finance
Ideally, experience in a startup, scale-up, or dynamic business environment
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Ideally, experience contributing to the implementation or further development of related processes
Strong analytical thinking
Ability to translate complex financial relationships into clear recommendations for action
Structured, independent, and pragmatic approach to work
Enjoyment of building structures and processes and taking ownership in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and common AI tools
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with management and diverse stakeholders
Very good German language skills (at least C1 level)
Good English language skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two fixed work-from-home days and three days in the office
Trust-based working hours
30 days of vacation
Up to one week of workation per year from an EU country, by arrangement
Latest-generation MacBook
Modern office with call zones, quiet zones, and phone booths
Coffee from a portafilter espresso machine, beverages, and fresh fruit
€50 monthly tax-free benefit (for employees working at least 30 hours per week) or €25 (for employees working less than 40 hours per week)
Regular team events
Breakfast meet-up every two weeks
Dog-friendly office
Meaningful work with measurable impact in the energy transition