Financial Controller

Kooku Recruiting GmbH - Interim Recruiting & RPO

Financial Controller at Hivemind responsible for financial controlling and forecasting to support international growth. Actively develop scalable finance structures in a tech-driven environment.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for financial controlling across the corporate group
Further development of cash flow planning, forecasting and budgeting processes
Create financial transparency for management and relevant stakeholders
Develop scenarios, forecasts and planning models to support strategic decision‑making
Support long‑term financial planning and resource management
Prepare meaningful reports on company and financial performance
Coordinate monthly finance processes in Germany and the UK
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Monitor liquidity and financial risks
Ensure reliable and scalable finance operations
Optimize operational finance processes through automation and simplification
Build and enhance project controlling structures
Monitor project profitability and budget development
Provide transparency on project economics and resource allocation
Develop business intelligence reporting and performance analyses
Collaborate with external tax advisors and accounting partners in Germany and the UK
Coordinate year‑end closing processes
Support intercompany settlements and international finance processes
Identify weaknesses and inefficiencies in existing finance processes
Develop and implement improved procedures
Drive automation initiatives using modern finance tools and AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, finance management, project controlling, or a comparable finance function
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and financial reporting
Experience working with external accounting partners and in year‑end closing processes
Experience in international corporate environments
Very good German and English skills
Analytical thinking combined with a pragmatic approach
Ability to independently build structures and drive initiatives
Particularly relevant: experience with German, British, Irish, Australian, US, Maltese, Cypriot or similar Anglo‑Saxon finance environments
Experience with multiple legal entities or international corporate structures
Experience with intercompany settlements and international finance processes
Experience in consulting, professional services, agencies, or project‑based business models
Experience building finance structures in growing companies
Nice to have: experience with Agicap, MOCO or comparable project‑controlling tools, finance automation tools, and using AI to optimize finance processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation depending on experience and seniority
100% remote work
Flexible working hours (30–38 hours per week)
30 days of vacation plus a company shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Budget for training and personal development
Direct collaboration with the CEO and the leadership team
Long‑term development and growth opportunities
No overtime culture
Family‑friendly and down‑to‑earth working environment
Optional WeWork membership model
Regular team offsites and company gatherings
The opportunity to actively shape the finance function of a growing international AI consultancy

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial controllingFP&Afinance managementproject controllingbudgetingforecastingcash flow planningfinancial reportingliquidity monitoringfinancial risk management

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingpragmatic approachindependent initiativecollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic decision-makingprocess optimization