(Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager (all genders)

Overview

This role is for a (Senior) Controlling & FP&A Manager (all genders) within the Finance & Legal department. The position is full-time and based remotely in Germany, with occasional visits to Berlin. Berlin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Performance Management

  • Lead and support monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles across Revenue, Margin, OPEX, and Cash
  • Monitor actual performance versus budget, identify key drivers, and propose corrective actions
  • Support cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives

• Analysis & Decision Support

  • Build and maintain advanced financial models and scenario analyses
  • Analyze unit economics and margin improvement initiatives
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers

• Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

  • Prepare monthly performance reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders (CFO, C-Suite, investors)
  • Contribute to investor-grade presentations and management reports
  • Provide insights into key business trends across P&L, cash flow, and operational KPIs
  • Own and manage a number of cost centers, working closely with the respective business owners

• Process & Tool Improvement

  • Drive automation and digitization within FP&A processes (with a focus on forecasting, including a gradual transition to a monthly rolling forecast)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Operations) to enhance data quality and commercial alignment

Requirements

• Experience & Education

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, including one or more of:
    • Consulting (e.g., Big Four or strategy consulting)
    • Investment Banking
    • FP&A experience in a PE/VC-backed environment or blue-chip
  • University degree in Finance, Economics, Business

• Technical Skills

  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; experience with scenario and cohort analyses
  • Solid understanding of financial statements
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; knowledge of Tableau or similar BI tools
  • Exposure to SaaS/subscription or other cohort-driven businesses is a plus
  • Experience with FP&A tools (EPM) is a plus

• Languages & Soft Skills

  • Proficiency in English is mandatory; German is a plus
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
  • Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels
  • Proactive, independent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Eager to contribute to a top-tier PE-level FP&A function and grow within the team

Compensation & Benefits

• 30 vacation days per year
• Free access to language classes
• Mental Health programs
• Corporate benefits & pension funds
• Free snacks & drinks at the office
• The modern hardware necessary for your work (n/a for freelancers)
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely from home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
• Company events and colleagues with team-building budgets
• Learning & development opportunities

Location

• Remote – Germany, with occasional visits to Berlin
• Berlin is preferred