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Senior Controller (all genders)

Armedangels · Köln

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Type
Job
Organisation
Armedangels
Location
Köln
Work mode
On-site
Deadline
Rolling / not stated
Posted
30 Aug 2026

About this job

<br><strong>Want to make a difference?</strong><p><p>As <strong>Senior Controller (all genders)</strong>, you play a key role in the financial steering of ARMEDANGELS. With your strategic perspective on numbers, processes, and business performance, you help ensure that sustainable growth is built on a strong and reliable financial foundation.</p><p>You take ownership of further developing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, create transparency around financial performance, and support data-driven decision-making across the business. In doing so, you combine financial excellence with our ambition to operate responsibly and with long-term impact in mind.</p></p><br><strong>Who we are...</strong><p><p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since 2007, ARMEDANGELS has been proving that fashion can be different: innovative and timeless, produced according to responsible standards for people and planet. No wage slavery, no toxic chemicals, no cheap throwaway goods.</span></p><p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What started as a simple idea – printing T-shirts and donating proceeds to social projects – has grown into a company that now ranks among Europe’s leading sustainable lifestyle labels. With a 190-strong team and four collections a year, we show that responsibility and great product design can go hand in hand.</span></p></p><br><strong>What is the job about?</strong><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Strategic Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</span><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You lead and further develop our budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring they are aligned with our business and growth objectives.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You analyze financial performance, conduct variance analyses, and derive actionable recommendations to support better business decisions.</span></p><span style="font-size:14px;">Internal Controls &amp; Compliance</span><p>You will develop and strengthen internal control mechanisms, helping to identify risks early on and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. </p><p>You will assist with annual financial statement audits in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB), participate in audits, and, when necessary, coordinate the implementation of required measures from a controlling perspective.</p><span style="font-size:14px;">Financial Reporting &amp; Performance Monitoring</span><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You oversee the preparation of meaningful financial reports, including P&amp;L, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis, creating transparency on the company’s financial performance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You use KPIs and data-driven insights to identify opportunities and support financial steering.</span></p><span style="font-size:14px;">Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Strategic Support</span><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You work closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and other business functions to integrate financial insights into broader business planning.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You prepare decision-ready analyses for senior stakeholders and help ensure strategic choices are grounded in reliable financial data.</span></p><span style="font-size:14px;">Team Leadership &amp; Continuous Improvement</span><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You support and develop colleagues in Finance and Controlling, fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;">You drive process enhancements and introduce tools, methods, and best practices that improve efficiency and quality in a sustainable way.</span></p></p><br><strong>We'd love to hear from you if you have</strong><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Professional</span><ul><li style="font-size:14px;">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li style="font-size:14px;">5–7+ years of experience in controlling, financial planning, or comparable finance roles</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial management software.  Experience with analytics tools such as Looker, PowerBI, or Tableau is a plus</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Experience with internal controls and compliance-related processes</li><li style="font-size:14px;">You have knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and a solid understanding of accounting principles, enabling you to effectively integrate controlling and accounting perspectives.</li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;">Personal</span><ul><li style="font-size:14px;">Strategic and analytical mindset</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Structured, precise, and solution-oriented way of working</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Strong sense of ownership and responsibility</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with different stakeholders</li><li style="font-size:14px;">Motivation to support teams and actively improve processes</li></ul></p><br><strong>What can you expect?</strong><p><p><strong>Inspiring work environment:</strong> Work in an innovative company that operates as sustainably as possible and continuously sets new standards.</p><p><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Trust-based working hours and the option to work in a hybrid setup.</p><p><strong>Team spirit:</strong> Enjoy legendary team events, a historic office space, and plenty of dog-friendly energy.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> €50 monthly benefit via guudcard, ARMEDANGELS shopping vouchers, attractive employee discounts, a JobRad or Germany Ticket, and a company pension scheme.</p><p><strong>Support:</strong> Our Employee Assistance Program is available to support you confidentially in any life situation.</p><p><strong>Come as you are:</strong> No dress code – just be yourself.</p></p><br><strong>Good to know before you apply</strong><p><p>We appreciate diverse interests, courage, and the drive to make things happen.</p><p>Please apply online via the application button and include the following information:</p><ul><li>Your pronouns and preferred name, if applicable</li><li>Your CV</li><li>Your earliest possible start date and salary expectations</li><li>A few words on why you are excited to join ARMEDANGELS</li></ul><p>This helps us get a well-rounded picture of how well we might fit together.</p><p>Thank you for your time and interest!</p></p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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