Finance Manager – Controlling & Accounting

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. Manage and further develop operational and strategic controlling .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial controlling, project management, and performance analysis, with a strong focus on developing KPIs and management reports. Proficient in financial closing processes and enhancing finance systems while collaborating effectively with senior management.

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Financial ControllingProject-Based Business ExperienceKPI DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsTeamworking Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget AnalysisForecastingVariance AnalysisProfitability AnalysisLiquidity PlanningPerformance ManagementProcess OptimizationAccounting KnowledgeReporting KnowledgeContribution Margin Analysis

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationStructured ApproachSelf-Directed WorkCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelBI ToolsDATEVAI-Supported Solutions

Industry Keywords

FinanceControllingBusiness AdministrationM&ATax AdvisoryOperational ControllingManagement ReportingCapacity UtilizationServices EnvironmentAgency Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and further develop operational and strategic controlling
Support month-end closing, including budget-versus-actual analyses, forecasting, and variance analyses
Perform project controlling, including contribution margin, capacity utilization, and profitability analyses
Develop and enhance KPIs, dashboards, and management reports, including AI-supported solutions
Work closely with the CFO, senior management, and operational teams to drive performance
Support monthly and annual financial closing processes, as well as accounting activities
Prepare internal management reports
Conduct annual planning, forecasting, and liquidity planning
Support banking and tax advisory matters
Further develop finance processes and systems
Contribute to projects, such as performance management and process optimization
Support contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners
Support M&A-related matters, business cases, and investment calculations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree with a focus on finance, controlling, accounting, or business administration
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable finance or controlling role
Experience in project-based business, ideally in a services or agency environment
Excellent analytical skills and a structured, self-directed approach to work
Strong teamworking skills and professional communication at eye level with management and specialist departments
Knowledge of controlling, reporting, or accounting
Strong affinity for IT and digital tools
Knowledge of Excel, BI tools, DATEV, and AI is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tailored professional development opportunities through internal knowledge sharing and a training budget for each performance area
Fair home office policy
Flexible working hours
Appreciative working environment with weekly one-to-one exchanges with your manager
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Public transport ticket
Tax-free employee benefits
Urban Sports Club membership
Team events
Christmas parties
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