Senior Controlling Financial Analyst

The Sr. Controlling Financial Analyst will oversee the end‑to‑end P&L forecasting, planning and analysis process, coordinating all team members’ inputs, validating preliminary figures, and performing variance analysis to support rolling forecast and budget cycles.

• You will analyze financial data from internal and external sources to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
• You will prepare accurate and timely financial reports, summaries, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• You will develop and maintain complex financial models to forecast order intake, revenue, operating expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
• You will lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, ensuring alignment with company goals and market conditions.
• You will be accountable for the end‑to‑end process of order intake, revenue, cost, and margin control for your assigned area, including budget planning, actuals monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
• You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support budget forecasting and monitor actual performance.
• You will work closely with finance, accounting, operations, and other departments to gather accurate data.
• You will perform ad hoc financial analyses and calculate employee costs as part of standard and on‑demand budgeting processes.
• You will support monthly and quarterly financial closing activities in coordination with business and accounting teams.
• You will ensure proper accounting treatment and respond to queries related to legal entity and management reporting results.
• You will prepare financial and corporate reports within set timelines and support monthly P&L analysis.
• You will drive efficient reporting processes and establish adequate controls.
• You will develop new models and tools to enable scalable analysis and actionable insights.
• You will support market projects by providing financial guidelines to ensure proper initiative tracking.
• You will identify areas for improvement, eliminate inefficiencies, and promote continuous enhancement.
• You will assist with internal and external audits for your portfolio.
• You will develop and maintain financial models for financing and partnerships, including due diligence and pro forma analysis.
• You will deliver high‑quality analytics and variance commentary on actual and forecasted financial performance.

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You have a proven track record in developing financial models, analyzing financial statements, and supporting strategic business decisions.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, budgeting, and reporting.
• You have experience with financial software and ERP systems such as SAP, Luca Net, Picasso, and Salesforce.
• You have experience in external and management reporting.
• You have strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with German GAAP is a plus.
• You have hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and uncover trends and insights.
• You have expertise in spreadsheet functionality, data source integration, and scenario modeling.
• You have advanced financial modeling skills, using Excel or specialized software.
• You have a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• You have advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, macros, and data visualization tools.
• You have the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• You have strong problem‑solving abilities, identifying financial challenges and recommending actionable solutions.
• You have excellent time management and organizational skills, thriving in fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities.
• You have experience in collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support business objectives.
• You have strong people skills, effectively engaging and motivating peers through communication and example.
• You have solid business acumen, understanding how…