Head of Controlling & Order Processing (m/w/d)

Your mission

• You will provide technical and line management for the accounts and order processing team (4 people), drive its development and play an active role in day-to-day operations.
• You will prepare and further develop the monthly reporting – management reports, KPI packages, variance analyses and commentary for the management team and shareholders.
• In consultation with the CEO, you will draw up budgets, rolling forecasts and integrated planning for the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement.- You will plan liquidity and working capital.
• You will be responsible for deal and margin controlling by order, market, product and sales division, as a basis for pricing and sales decisions.
• You will prepare the monthly financial statements, prepare the annual accounts in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and work closely with tax advisers and auditors.
• You will manage the order-to-cash process – from order processing through invoicing to receivables management – and continuously optimise it.
• You will prepare the commission statements for our sales team.
• You will manage our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and HubSpot systems – covering data quality, interfaces, automation and BI reporting using Power BI.
• You will prepare financial figures for shareholders, banks and auditors, and support the management team on financing, M&A and due diligence matters.
• You will further develop the financial processes for our markets in Italy, Spain and France.

Your profile

• A successfully completed degree in economics specialising in management accounting, finance or accounting, or a comparable qualification (e.g. IHK-certified accountant or controller).
• At least 4 years’ professional experience in management accounting and finance, including several years in a managerial role.
• Experience in the private equity sector, transaction services, auditing or a comparable shareholder-facing reporting environment.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB), budgeting, forecasting and integrated financial planning.
• Practical experience with Business Central or Dynamics NAV – knowledge of HubSpot and Power BI is an advantage.
• Very good Excel skills – you will build planning models.
• Experience in a trading or sales organisation dealing with individual orders, ideally in the software or IT sector.
• A hands-on approach: you lead your team and are actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Business-fluent German and very good English – Italian, Spanish or French would be an advantage.

Why us?

• A high degree of autonomy: You will lead an established finance function and develop it further in collaboration with the CEO.
• Direct reporting line to the CEO and short decision-making processes.
• Exciting career opportunities in one of the fastest-growing companies in the sector.
• Flexible working hours and a modern, well-equipped workplace.
• Option to work from home and on workations.
• Attractive remuneration package with an above-average salary and a performance-related component.
• Open corporate culture: a culture of informality, flat hierarchies and a supportive team.
• Professional development through training courses, workshops and direct collaboration with management.
• 30 days’ annual leave.
• An international and dynamic team.
• Corporate benefits including discounts at over 1,500 online shops.
• Regular team events and office lunches.
• Company fitness scheme (EGYM/Wellpass)
• Probonio (one voucher of your choice per month).