About the Job
We are looking for an experienced Senior Controller (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies and support in their growth, digitalisation and international expansion. In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on establishing and optimising controlling processes while enhancing business operations through the development of a central KPI model.
Join our portfolio company: A German operation focused on accelerating the transition to renewable energy through solar systems. The fast-growing company has set itself the goal of becoming a market leader in the solar industry and offers its customers a full range of services: from the digital configuration of solar solutions to the online sale of components and the installation of complete solar solutions.
In this role, you’ll:
- Support the CFO with managing and implementing business-related projects and contributing to strategic decision-making topics
- Implement and be responsible for financial planning processes including forecasting and liquidity
- Create, monitor and analyse scenarios and simulations
- Carry out monthly deviation analyses based on planned/actual data and explain the deviation findings to specialist departments and management to derive recommendations for action
- Maintain professional and proactive risk management processes
- Support with external reporting and monitoring of cross-company projects
Typical tasks
- Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (together with financial accounting) and validate the monthly forecast management reports for different departments
- Prepare annual key figure and benchmark comparisons
- Be responsible for the controlling requirements of our portfolio company’s business units (sales, turnover, costs and investments)
- Develop and implement new controlling instruments to establish a uniform, automated reporting and planning platform
Your profile
- Familiar with IFRS and HGB accounting standards
- Highly knowledgeable and practised in MS Office package and common ERP systems
- Experience implementing BI systems and controlling processes
- Strong attention to detail and a natural leader, paired with an independent working style
- Excellent organisational skills and project management experience
- Flexibility and willingness to travel (3 days a month)
- Professional level of German and English (written and spoken)
- Completed business studies with a focus on controlling, finance and accounting as well as taxes in connection with several years of practical experience
Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin / Hannover office of our portfolio company. Permission to work within the EU is also required.
Benefits and advantages
- Make a real impact on the renewable energy market through solar solutions
- Work on a fast growing project in one of the most exciting markets
- Let yourself be challenged and develop professional skills through the assumption of responsibility and a guaranteed steep learning curve from day one
- Join an instant network within the Project A family
Apply now and become part of our success story!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.