About this job
<br><strong>Your Mission</strong><p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Financial Controller to join our team on a part-time basis (50%). Reporting directly to executive management, your mission is to build and professionalize our controlling function from the ground up across all our entities. In this key role, you will take full ownership of shaping our financial backbone: Steering financial planning and analysis, building automated KPI visibility, and bridging operational accounting with strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will serve as the central liaison to our external accounting partners, ensuring smooth daily operations and seamless year-end closings for our consultancy. </span></p></p><br><strong>What You'll Own</strong><p><ul><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Controlling Infrastructure:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Design, implement, and professionalize our entire controlling and reporting structures from scratch.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Multi-Entity Management:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Oversee, align, and consolidate financial operations and reporting across all three corporate entities (Germany, Switzerland, and Lithuania).</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Dashboarding & Reporting:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Build and maintain automated dashboards covering key KPIs across all major business areas, defined in close alignment with management, to ensure timely and regular visibility into business performance.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Strategic Sparring:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Serve as a trusted advisor to management, providing data-driven input for key financial and strategic decisions.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Daily Financial Operations:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Oversee day-to-day accounting tasks, including processing incoming invoices, managing accounts payable/receivable, and executing timely payments.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Accounting Liaison:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Act as the primary point of contact and coordinate seamlessly with our external accounting firm (tax advisors/bookkeepers).</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Year-End Closings:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Manage and accompany the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Jahresabschluss).</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Financial Planning & Analysis:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Develop comprehensive financial models, forecasting, and budget planning to support strategic decision-making.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Performance Monitoring:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Track cash flow, liquidity, and project profitability across all our consultancy operations.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Process Optimization:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Drive continuous improvements across finance and administrative functions to increase efficiency and scalability.</span></p></li></ul></p><br><strong>What You Bring</strong><p><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Proven track record (3-5+ years) in Financial Controlling, ideally within a consultancy, agency, or tech-driven environment.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to work highly independently in a dynamic boutique consultancy environment.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Solid understanding of accounting principles (e.g., HGB) and hands-on experience accompanying year-end closings in a multi-entity environment.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and the confidence to take full ownership of the finance function.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Proficiency in modern financial software (we use Finway), and advanced Excel skills.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Languages:</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> Business fluency in German is required, along with a strong command of business English.</span></p></li></ul></p><br><strong>What We Offer</strong><p><ul><li style="font-size:14px;"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">The unique opportunity to build, professionalize, and shape the controlling department of a growing company</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">100% remote work, giving you maximum flexibility paired with maximum ownership.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A responsive organizational culture where decisions move fast and hierarchy doesn't get in the way.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">A </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">truly international team, with multiple in-person team events throughout the year.</span></p></li><li><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Mo</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">dern tech stack, competitive compensation package, and continuous opportunities for professional development.</span></span></span><br></p></li></ul></p><br><strong>Don’t check every single box? Apply anyway!</strong><p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We know that exceptional talent comes in many shapes and sizes. If you’re excited about this role and confident that your experience and vision will bring real value to our team, even if your background doesn’t match every single bullet point, we strongly encourage you to apply. </span><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Courage beats perfectionism!</span></p></p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>