Zeppelin Group

Senior Financial Controller

Zeppelin Group
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHamburg • GermanySeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting, and project controlling, with a strong ability to analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel, with excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Project ControllingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelERP Systems ProficiencyFinancial Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Finance Director in day-to-day operations and provide cover as needed
  • Drive the ongoing development of the local Finance function
  • Own forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis
  • Ensure timely and reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
  • Serve as a key interface with the wider Group
  • Monitor accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements
  • Support internal and external audits
  • Analyze project profitability, cash flow, working capital, and liquidity metrics
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial performance
  • Support business cases, financial viability analyses, and financial models
  • Prepare actionable recommendations to support decision-making
  • Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to manage and optimize business performance
  • Continuously improve finance processes, systems, and reporting tools

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Successfully completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable discipline
  • Several years of professional experience in Finance, Controlling, or Financial Management, ideally in an international environment or an audit firm
  • Strong knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), reporting, controlling, and accounting
  • Experience in project-based, industrial, technology-driven, or energy-related companies is an advantage
  • Good knowledge of project controlling, revenue recognition, and profitability and margin management
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial insights into well-founded recommendations for action
  • Proficiency in using ERP systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with BI and reporting tools is an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently advise a range of stakeholders
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and self-motivated working style with a strong results focus
  • Very good written and spoken English
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Unique company culture based on the values of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin
  • Opportunity to take ownership of topics and play an active role in shaping them
  • Extensive development opportunities and a diverse training program
  • Diversity and appreciation initiatives, including a women's network and inspiration sessions
  • Mobile and flexible working
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Programs and initiatives focused on health, childcare, and caregiving
  • Participation in ZFIT theme weeks and yoga classes
  • Company bicycle leasing
  • Sustainability and climate protection initiatives

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisPerformance AnalysisForecastingAccountingRevenue RecognitionProfitability ManagementFinancial ModelingCash Flow AnalysisWorking Capital ManagementInternal Controls
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedResults Focus
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsBI ToolsReporting Tools
Industry Keywords
FinanceControllingFinancial ManagementInternational EnvironmentAudit FirmTechnology-Driven CompaniesEnergy-Related Companies