Head of Controlling

Head of Controlling (m/f/d)Location | Southern Germany / Hybrid work optionStart date | As soon as possibleCompany | International industrial group (approx. €150 million in annual revenue)TM300Your RoleAs Head of Controlling, you will report directly to the CFO and act as a strategic and financial sparring partner to the management team. You will play a key role in driving financial transparency, business performance, and strategic decision-making across the group.Key Responsibilities:Support the management in financial steering and strategic decision-makingPrepare, validate, and analyze monthly and annual financial statements in close cooperation with AccountingOversee management reporting including KPI tracking and covenant reporting for banksLead the preparation of annual budgets, multi-year plans, and rolling forecastsConduct profitability analyses, variance analyses, ad-hoc analyses, and derive actionable recommendationsFurther develop and harmonize controlling tools and reporting processes across all entitiesEvaluate and monitor investment and development projects (investment controlling)Ensure accurate product cost calculations and machine-hour rate determinationsPerform group and subsidiary controlling (including participations)Manage operational controlling for central functions such as IT, Procurement, HR, and SalesLead and develop a small international controlling team (disciplinary and functional leadership)Your ProfileSeveral years of experience in a senior controlling role (Head of Controlling / Group Controller), ideally within an international industrial environmentProven leadership experience (disciplinary and functional)Strong command of MS Office; experience with consolidation software (e.g. Lucanet) and ERP systems (ideally Microsoft D365)Experience with covenant calculations and pro forma (adjusted) financial statementsExcellent English communication skills (written and spoken)Hands-on mentality with a proactive and analytical mindsetYour Responsibilities and ImpactDefine and develop group-wide controlling standards and processesCollaborate on transfer pricing guidelines with Sales and ManagementDeliver accurate and timely internal and external reporting (management, shareholders, banks)Drive budgeting, forecasting, and covenant reporting processesIdentify and implement cost optimization and efficiency measuresEnsure continuous professional development within the controlling team