Team Lead Controlling

Team Lead Controlling Location: Wiesbaden Our client is a well-established international technology business. They are looking for an experienced controlling professional to take on a senior business partnering role, supporting key business units and leading a small team. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary finance business partner for your business unit, driving economic performance and serving as the first point of contact for all results-related matters. Lead and develop a team of 2–5 direct reports in a collaborative, high-performing environment. Deliver monthly performance analysis, identifying variances, risks and opportunities, and translating these into clear management recommendations. Oversee revenue, cost and profit analyses, budget-versus-actual comparisons and ad hoc reporting to ensure full transparency across the business area. Lead the annual planning cycle, produce rolling forecasts and contribute to strategic and investment decisions. Continuously improve controlling tools and reporting processes using modern BI platforms. Your Profile: Solid experience in controlling or finance business partnering, ideally within a software, technology or similarly fast-moving environment. Degree in economics, finance or accounting, or a commercial qualification with specialist controlling training. Experience in R&D or project controlling is an advantage; prior team leadership experience or a clear appetite for people management is welcome. Confident user of BI tools and ERP systems; SAP experience beneficial, Tagetik knowledge a plus. Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and fluency in German and English. What's on Offer: Tailored training and development opportunities. On-site gym and free exercise classes. Regular internal events and networking opportunities. Hybrid working model.

Financial Accountant Our client is a leading European HR software company, recognised as an innovation leader in cloud-based human resources management across the private and public sectors. You will join a small, agile finance team, taking ownership of core accounting functions and contributing to strategic projects within a high-growth, technology-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Full accounting services and profit centre reporting for subsidiaries across the group Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Active participation in strategic digitalisation projects, including ownership of sub-projects Creation of ad-hoc analyses and reporting Contribution to special projects as required Your Profile: Degree in Business Administration or a commercial qualification with further training in finance 3–5 years of professional experience in financial accounting Solid knowledge of German GAAP (HGB); basic IFRS knowledge is an advantage Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel Independent, solution-oriented working style with strong team and service orientation Curiosity and enthusiasm for complex, structured problem-solving

Head of Tax Governance Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Tax Governance to take ownership of group-wide tax compliance, risk management, and internal controls across a large, complex international organisation. This is a senior leadership role with broad cross-functional exposure and direct engagement with CFO and board-level stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the Tax Compliance Management System (TaxCMS) in accordance with IDW PS 980, including risk analysis, reporting, and rollout across group companies. Build and maintain global tax risk profiles and deliver semi-annual risk reporting to the GRC Committee, CFO, and Global Head of Tax. Define and monitor group-wide key controls (ICS) and lead special audits (ISAE 3000, Public CbCR, IDW PS 980). Manage tax disputes, legal cases, and compliance violations, including criminal investigations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, HR, and Risk Management; represent Group Tax in major projects (e.g. Pillar 2, S/4HANA). Maintain tax guidelines and manuals, deliver training, and ensure MDR/DAC6 compliance. Manage external consultants, oversee budget and quality assurance, and lead the team. Your Profile Degree in taxation; Steuerberater qualification or equivalent strongly preferred. Several years of management experience, including board/CFO-level stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of national and international tax law. Experience developing tax risk management systems and internal control frameworks. Familiarity with tax criminal investigations, special audits, and legal case management. Fluent in German and English (written and spoken). Analytical, structured, and resilient, with strong communication and presentation skills. Comfortable in complex, multicultural environments with solid change management capabilities.

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Location: Remote Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis for a key business unit. This role supports executive decision-making and drives financial performance across global operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with the VP Controlling, CFO and leadership team. Develop tools to support strategic and financial decision-making. Oversee cash flow reporting and provide financial guidance to subsidiaries. Deliver management reports, business cases, and scenario analyses. Collaborate across finance, accounting, and operational teams. Manage topics including impairment testing, ESG reporting, and compliance. Drive digitalisation of planning/reporting (e.g. SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, CoPilote). Support M&A, investment decisions, and risk assessments. Lead and develop the FP&A team, including training and talent management. Requirements: Degree in finance, business, or related discipline. 8+ years in FP&A, controlling, or corporate finance, ideally internationally. Strong track record in financial analysis and process optimisation. Experienced in leading international teams. Skilled in MS Office and SAP (especially BCS and Analytics Cloud). Excellent communicator with strong analytical and strategic thinking. Fluent in German; other languages a plus.