Senior Group Financial Controller
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.At BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, we are proud to play a part in the solar energy revolution, with our global supplier relations, we supply installers with high-quality solar components and offer a level of customer service that is unrivaled within the solar wholesale industry. Our global and local expertise means we understand the breadth of challenges that solar installers face. About the role: We are looking for a Senior Group Financial Controller who will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic decision-making across our global operations. You will be responsible for controlling financial data, processes, and reporting, working closely with local entities, finance teams, and IT/data teams. This is an exciting role where you will deep dive into the data to understand what impacts our financial performance across our different markets.And this is how you protect the world we live in:You manage and improve the accuracy of financial data across entities and systemsYou control various financial processes and policies, ensuring compliance and consistencyYou lead transfer pricing calculations and true-ups for global projects and internal cost allocationsYou prepare monthly board-level financial presentations and support strategic decision-makingYou oversee budgeting and spend tracking for global functionsYou collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor financial processesYou ensure timely and accurate reporting under local GAAP and IFRS standardsWho We Are Looking Forward ToYou bring expertise in financial controlling, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisYou have deep knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, and some understanding of transfer pricing and VAT regulationsYou are experienced in an ERPA system, e.g. SAP, Netsuite, SAP, AP Plus or similar You have experience with financial reporting systems and preparing presentations for senior stakeholdersYou have a proven ability to collaborate across international teams and coordinate cross-functional projectsYou hold a degree in finance and have several years of experience in financial controlling, ideally in a global environmentYou are fluent in English; German is a strong plusYou possess excellent communication skills and can present complex financial data clearly and effectivelyYou are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and complianceWhat You Can Look Forward ToWe care about you: if there are any problems, we will do everything we can to support you - no one is left out in the cold with usFurther training opportunities via internal and external training coursesFlexible working hours, mobile working days and modern workplace equipmentDiscounted online shoppingSubsidy for public transport “Deutschland Ticket” und JobRadSmartphone, also for private useLast but not least: you are driving forward the energy transition as part of a great team and ensuring that our future becomes a little greenerDo you want to change the future with us? Great! Then apply now.Is This Role The Right Fit For You?We look forward to your application! If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.#BWreSOLARDISTRIBUTIONDE
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