Senior Controller

Head of Controlling / Senior Controller (m/f/d) – Manufacturing & Private Equity

Our client is a leading, internationally operating manufacturer of customized industrial and consumer goods on a strong growth and expansion trajectory. As a long-standing technology leader, this medium-sized corporate group supplies well‑known brands and is backed by a renowned, independent Private Equity investment firm.

To secure their ambitious growth targets and drive value creation, we are seeking a qualified and hands‑on Head of Controlling / Senior Controller (m/f/d) for a permanent, full‑time position located in the Nuremberg metropolitan area (Germany).

• Steering & Analysis:
  Monitor business development using financial metrics, and design management cockpits and KPIs.
• Closing & Forecasting:
  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (in cooperation with financial accounting) and validate the monthly forecast.
• Management Reporting:
  Generate meaningful controlling reports (focusing on earnings, costs, and liquidity management) based on BI, AI, and ERP systems, with a strong emphasis on production and sales controlling.
• Performance Improvement:
  Enhance multi‑level contribution margin accounting, propose business optimizations, and track value creation initiatives.
• Consolidation:
  Drive the monthly reporting cycle and consolidate the group's international subsidiaries (including UK and Italy).
• Stakeholder Management:
  Support the Group CFO with integrated forecasts, budgeting, and liquidity planning for the group (including covenant calculation, pro‑forma reporting, and adjustment reports).
• Dashboard Implementation:
  Conceptualize and implement a KPI dashboard for metric‑driven corporate management.
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the Group CFO, Head of Accounting, external advisors, banks, and investors.

• Education:
  
  University degree in Business Administration (majoring in Controlling/Finance) or a comparable commercial background with additional certification as a Controller.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 8 years of relevant controlling experience within a medium‑sized, manufacturing industrial company.
• Leadership:
  Initial experience in leading a team (directly and indirectly managing up to 3 employees).
• Systems & Tools:
  Very strong proficiency in Excel; experience with BI/analytics software (ideally PowerBI) and ERP systems (e.g., D365), along with excellent knowledge of Luca Net.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Deep process understanding of structures in manufacturing (ideally within the printing or packaging industry).
• PE Affinity:
  Prior experience working within a Private Equity environment is a distinct advantage.
• Traits:
  Strong hands‑on mentality, analytical mindset, high commitment, and excellent communication skills.
• Languages:
  
  Business fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).

• Stability & Compensation: A permanent employment contract and an attractive, performance‑oriented compensation package.
• Influence:
  Flat hierarchies, short decision‑making paths, and a direct reporting line to the Group CFO.
• Flexibility:
  Flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, and the option to work from home 2 days a week.
• Growth:
  Exceptional personal development opportunities within a dynamic, PE‑backed portfolio company.