Controller managing budget and forecasting for Covivio's various business lines. Supporting accounting processes and providing insights for decision-making in reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities
You are responsible for budget and rolling forecast planning for one of our business lines
You report the company's monthly results and additional KPIs to management in Germany and to the French parent company
You support Accounting in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
You independently prepare business analyses to steer the business line and, based on plan‑vs‑actual variances, derive required actions for the specialist departments and management
You identify potential improvements and drive their implementation in coordination with the specialist departments and management
You optimise our processes and further develop the controlling and reporting structures as a basis for data‑driven corporate management
Requirements
Degree in business administration or equivalent with a focus on Controlling/Finance
Initial professional experience in budget/forecast preparation, KPI reporting and P&L analysis
Very good Excel and SAP skills and experience with BI reporting (Microsoft Power Platform)
Fluent German and good command of English, both written and spoken
Analytical mindset, critical approach to existing processes and strong communication skills
Benefits
Flexible working hours & option to work remotely
Wide range of professional and personal training and development opportunities through the Covivio Academy
December 24 and 31 off — paid and without deduction from annual leave entitlement
Option to take out low-cost employee insurance
On-site staff canteen
Corporate benefits with various providers
Free parking
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport)
Participation in joint sports and company events
Caring childcare offering during school holidays
Socovivio: the opportunity to spend up to one workday per year on a social project
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