Senior Functional Controller

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Remote
Region:Berlin
Sector:Controlling
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:6101
Post Date:October 30, 2025

About the Role

Senior Functional Controller
Location: Germany (Remote)

Our client is seeking a Senior Functional Controller to shape financial strategy during a major organisational transformation. This role drives controlling across multiple business units, supporting data-driven decision-making at the highest level.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead centralised controlling for 20+ business units in a matrix structure.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance aligned with strategic goals.
  • Analyse variances and coordinate corrective actions with functional teams.
  • Deliver high-quality reporting and actionable financial insights.
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and digitalisation with data teams.
  • Act as main contact for functional controlling, ensuring alignment with senior leadership.

Your Profile:

  • Degree in business, health economics, or related field.
  • 5+ years’ controlling experience, ideally in healthcare or complex corporate environments.
  • Strong skills in cost control, KPI tracking, IC accounting, and financial close processes.
  • Analytical, strategic thinker with transformation experience.
  • Fluent in German and English, with excellent communication skills.
  • Proficient in SAP, Excel (Power Query/VBA), PowerPoint; Power BI or coding skills a plus.

What’s Offered:

  • Company-funded supplementary health insurance.
  • Employee discounts and wellness programmes.
  • Flexible hours and remote work.
  • Impactful role in a modern, collaborative finance team.

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