Head of Controlling & Finance

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Department Manager for Controlling & Finance at a reputable mid-sized company in the IT sector. Leading finance operations and strategic development within the organization.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeBremen • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €60,000 - €68,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and control all accounting-related business activities in accordance with commercial and tax regulations, working closely with executive management, tax advisors and auditors
Serve as the central point of contact for all internal and external tax matters at national and international levels
Prepare, monitor and analyze financial plans, budgets and forecasts and derive well-founded recommendations for action
Actively contribute to the development of corporate objectives and the company’s strategic direction
Responsible for the preparation of annual financial statements and electronic tax filings (E-Bilanz) for the entire corporate group
Execute day-to-day operational tasks as well as prepare, analyze and comment on group reporting
Coordinate business management matters related to holdings and handle intercompany settlements
Provide technical, disciplinary and organizational leadership and continuously develop the Accounting and Controlling teams
Independently lead and carry out special finance/business projects within the department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of professional experience in accounting and controlling, including personnel management
Experience with annual financial statements under commercial and tax law, preferably also with international statements (EU and Switzerland)
University degree or comparable qualification (e.g., certified balance sheet accountant/Bilanzbuchhalter, controller with strong knowledge of financial statements)
Good written and spoken English
Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical ability and a high level of understanding of complex interrelationships
Confident presence, moderation/facilitation skills and enjoyment of independent, precise and structured work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Interesting and varied tasks in a casual, first-name culture
Comprehensive onboarding at a modern, ergonomic workstation
Flexible working hours and a 38-hour workweek
Christmas bonus, holiday bonus and company child allowance (13th salary)
Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits (VWL) and company accident insurance
Business bike, Wellpass-subsidized lunches and free beverages
Mobile/remote working possible
Personal and professional development opportunities
Occupational health management
A motivated team that enjoys their work

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingcontrollingfinancial statementstax regulationsfinancial planningbudgetingforecastingintercompany settlementsanalytical abilitycommercial law

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunicationmoderation skillsfacilitation skillsindependent workprecise workstructured work

Certifications

university degreecertified balance sheet accountantcontroller