Ihre Aufgaben
- Develop, manage, and maintain annual company budgets in alignment with strategic objectives
- Coordinate with all departments to create realistic and aligned budgets
- Prepare and monitor internal and external project budgets
- Conduct regular budget reviews, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses (actual vs. budget)
- Monitor budget adherence on a monthly, quarterly, and project basis
- Prepare clear financial reports, analyses, and management dashboards
- Identify budget deviations and recommend corrective actions
- Analyze cost structures and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
- Support strategic decision-making through financial, cost, and scenario analyses
- Forecast and manage cash flow at both corporate and project levels
- Ensure sufficient liquidity and optimize working capital
- Implement and monitor internal controls and budget policies
- Ensure compliance with German accounting standards (HGB) and regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external audits and contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements
- Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Review contracts from a financial perspective and support contract negotiations
Ihr Profil
Education & Experience:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in controlling, finance, or financial management, preferably in a project-driven or engineering/technical environment
- Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis
- Experience with project controlling and multi-stakeholder environments is a strong advantage
Technical & Professional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and performance management
- In-depth understanding of German accounting standards (HGB) and relevant tax regulations
- Advanced skills in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and variance analysis
- Confident handling of ERP systems and MS Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus
- Ability to prepare clear, decision-relevant financial reports and dashboards
Personal & Methodological Competencies:
- Strong analytical and structured thinking with a high level of accuracy
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities
- High level of accountability, integrity, and process discipline
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across all levels
- Ability to explain complex financial topics in a clear and practical manner
