Financial Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Accountable for financial controlling within the corporate group.

• Enhance cash flow planning, forecasting, and budgeting procedures.

• Establish financial transparency for management and pertinent stakeholders.

• Develop scenarios, forecasts, and planning models to aid in strategic decision-making.

• Assist in long-term financial planning and resource management.

• Generate insightful reports on company and financial performance.

• Coordinate monthly financial processes in Germany and the UK.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.

• Track liquidity and financial risks.

• Ensure dependable and scalable finance operations.

• Streamline operational finance processes through automation and simplification.

• Create and improve project controlling frameworks.

• Evaluate project profitability and budget progress.

• Provide clarity on project economics and resource distribution.

• Develop business intelligence reporting and conduct performance analysis.

• Collaborate with external tax advisors and accounting partners in Germany and the UK.

• Manage year-end closing activities.

• Assist with intercompany settlements and international finance operations.

• Identify deficiencies and inefficiencies in current finance processes.

• Formulate and implement enhanced procedures.

• Propel automation initiatives utilizing modern finance tools and AI.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, finance management, project controlling, or a similar finance role.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting.

• Experience collaborating with external accounting partners and managing year-end closing activities.

• Familiarity with international corporate environments.

• Proficient in both German and English.

• Analytical mindset combined with a practical approach.

• Ability to independently establish structures and lead initiatives.

• Particularly relevant: experience with German, British, Irish, Australian, US, Maltese, Cypriot, or similar Anglo-Saxon finance frameworks.

• Experience managing multiple legal entities or international corporate structures.

• Background in intercompany settlements and international finance processes.

• Experience in consulting, professional services, agencies, or project-based business models.

• Proven experience in building finance structures within growing companies.

• Nice to have: experience with Agicap, MOCO, or similar project-controlling tools, finance automation solutions, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and seniority.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible working hours (30–38 hours per week).

• 30 vacation days plus a company closure between Christmas and New Year.

• Budget allocated for training and personal development.

• Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership team.

• Long-term development and growth prospects.

• No overtime culture.

• Family-friendly and approachable working atmosphere.

• Optional WeWork membership model.

• Regular team offsites and company events.

• The chance to actively influence the finance function of a growing international AI consultancy.