Controller (m/f/d)

• Develop, manage, and maintain annual company budgets in alignment with strategic objectives
• Coordinate with all departments to create realistic and aligned budgets
• Prepare and monitor internal and external project budgets
• Conduct regular budget reviews, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses (actual vs. budget)
• Monitor budget adherence on a monthly, quarterly, and project basis
• Prepare clear financial reports, analyses, and management dashboards
• Identify budget deviations and recommend corrective actions
• Analyze cost structures and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
• Support strategic decision-making through financial, cost, and scenario analyses
• Forecast and manage cash flow at both corporate and project levels
• Ensure sufficient liquidity and optimize working capital
• Implement and monitor internal controls and budget policies
• Ensure compliance with German accounting standards (HGB) and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Review contracts from a financial perspective and support contract negotiations

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in controlling, finance, or financial management, preferably in a project-driven or engineering/technical environment
• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis
• Experience with project controlling and multi-stakeholder environments is a strong advantage

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and performance management
• In-depth understanding of German accounting standards (HGB) and relevant tax regulations
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and variance analysis
• Confident handling of ERP systems and MS Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus
• Ability to prepare clear, decision-relevant financial reports and dashboards

Personal & Methodological Competencies:

• Strong analytical and structured thinking with a high level of accuracy
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities
• High level of accountability, integrity, and process discipline
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across all levels
• Ability to explain complex financial topics in a clear and practical manner