M&A Controller – Private Equity

Role Overview

• The new Controller (m/f/d) will be a central partner for the company’s financial management and control
• Reports directly to the Head of Finance, who is based in Magdeburg
• You will consolidate your expertise in planning, forecasting and management reporting and create transparent decision-making foundations for management and the private equity investors
• You will have direct contact with the CFO
• In addition, you will work on strategic issues, develop business cases and support M&A transactions, thereby making a significant contribution to the company’s growth
• In this role you will independently design, coordinate and manage company-wide controlling processes and methods and ensure their consistent application and further development
• As a trusted contact for financial matters, you will advise the CFO and the investors and prepare well-founded recommendations for decisions and actions from a controlling perspective
• As part of investment decisions, product developments and ad-hoc requests, you will prepare robust financial evaluations, for example on economic scenarios, revenue developments and M&A acquisitions
• As a business partner to your assigned divisions, you will support the monthly business unit reviews, conduct structured financial discussions and actively assist in the management and further development of the areas
• In cross-functional projects you will contribute your controlling expertise, formulate business requirements and support the development of a future-oriented IT architecture

Requirements

• University degree in economics, business administration or a related field
• Several years of experience in financial controlling
• Experience in the software, business services or related sectors
• Fluent German and good command of English
• You independently analyze complex topics, structure results clearly and present them so stakeholders can easily follow and make informed decisions
• You are passionate about innovation, new perspectives and continuous development, and actively contribute to optimizing processes, control instruments and methods

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package with an attractive company bonus
• Direct collaboration with the Head of Finance, the CFO and other decision-makers
• Flexible working hours with a remote work component
• Opportunity to travel to other locations, both within Germany and internationally
• Interesting development prospects: you can take on and drive additional commercial projects outside of controlling