You expand the cost accounting system (cost types / cost centers / cost units) and continuously develop allocations, internal chargebacks and calculations.
You optimize cost center logic and internal service chargebacks and establish clear, robust rules and procedures.
You create management transparency on contribution margins, profitability and make-or-buy decisions, deriving concrete actions from the insights.
You develop driver-based budget and forecast approaches (Driver-based Planning) and implement consistent planning models.
You integrate scenarios, sensitivities and measure controlling, making impacts and levers visible early.
You are responsible for monthly reporting (dashboards, KPI systems, variance analyses) and translate numbers into clear business insights.
You harmonize and automate reports to create a single source of truth and sustainably reduce manual effort.
You act as Key User / Process Owner for LucaNet (planning / reporting), ensure data quality and manage interfaces to ERP/accounting and BI.
You optimize controlling processes (standardization, automation, fast close) and further develop guidelines and internal controls.
You work closely with Accounting (HGB) and support audits as a point of contact.

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Business Informatics or a related field.
Ideally additional qualifications (e.g. CMA/CPA) or expertise in data analysis / SQL / Power BI.
At least 8 years of experience in controlling (e.g. senior / business / cost controlling).
Solid practical experience in building, analysing and further developing cost accounting.
Demonstrable experience in driver-based planning (budget & forecast).
Strong LucaNet knowledge (ideally as a key user).
Confident use of ERP systems and understanding of data/accounting logics.
Proficient with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SAP Analytics, Board).
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong finance knowledge (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
Solid understanding of the German Commercial Code (HGB).
Experience at the controlling–accounting interface.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Business-fluent German.
Excellent written and spoken English.

30 days of annual leave
Flexible working time models
Trust-based working hours and a flexitime account
Attractive salary with tax-free benefits and an optional childcare subsidy
Capital-forming benefits & company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution
Bicycle & e‑bike leasing (up to €10,000)
Corporate Benefits with discounts from many brands & manufacturers
Health prevention: health days, ergonomic equipment and computer glasses included
Free snacks, fruit and vegetables, as well as hot & cold drinks
Top equipment: work laptop, monitors, headset, height-adjustable desk
Modern offices with free parking and good transport connections
Informal first-name culture and flat hierarchies
Structured onboarding: intensive induction with an onboarding buddy
Learning & development: internal & external training, seminars and courses
Team & company events: from beer tastings and family days to barbecues and Secret Santa

Senior Controller

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