Senior Accounting Manager managing month - end close for multiple clients at accounting firm. Overseeing finance operations and partnering with leadership for process improvements.
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Hybrid Financial Controller – Parental Leave Cover
Posted 16 hours ago
About the role
- Finance Business Controller role at Paaschburg & Wunderlich, overseeing financial performance and strategic planning in Glinde, Germany. Driving business insights and decision-making with an international team.
Responsibilities
- Sales & performance monitoring
- Build and maintain reports on sales performance (revenue, margin, product mix, channel and customer performance)
- Analyze revenue drivers and profitability and derive concrete recommendations for action
- Planning, budgeting & forecasting
- Support the preparation of the annual budget, rolling forecasts and regular financial projections
- Monitor key assumptions and analyze variances together with the respective departments
- Management reporting & business insights
- Prepare monthly performance reports (P&L, KPIs, cost and margin analyses) to support management decisions
- Produce clear analyses of risks and opportunities with a concise, business-oriented interpretation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Work closely with Sales, Operations and Management to improve planning quality and steer company performance
- Contribute to process and data quality improvements (without a strong BI focus)
- Ad-hoc analyses & strategic projects
- Support business cases, scenario analyses and short-term analysis requests
- Contribute to strategic topics such as pricing, product profitability, customer initiatives and cost optimization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or a comparable field (Master’s degree or additional certifications advantageous)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in FP&A, Controlling, Commercial Finance or a comparable role
- Solid hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis in collaboration with business partners
- Good understanding of sales analysis as well as margin and profitability drivers (experience in wholesale or distribution is an advantage)
- Excellent Excel skills; experience with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., SAP S/4)
- Very good English skills (at least B2)
- French and German language skills are a strong advantage (collaboration with French- and German-speaking stakeholders)
- Structured, analytical and pragmatic working style; ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
- Clear communication skills and the ability to translate numbers into well-founded decisions
Benefits
- Solid foundation: As part of the BIHR Group you benefit from an international structure and innovative processes—without losing the appeal of a dynamic, mid-sized company
- Development opportunities: Whether national or international projects, we offer diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth. Get involved and make use of your potential
- Team spirit: You will work in a great environment with a friendly team. Your role is also integrated into an international, dynamic and multicultural team
- Work–life balance: Flexible working hours and arrangements for remote work are standard to help you balance your personal and professional life
- Attractive benefits: We support your mobility, retirement provision and health. You will also receive substantial discounts on material purchases in our shop
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