Head of Controlling and Finance

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Lead the Controlling & Finance Department in a medium-sized company in Bremen. Oversee financial planning, reporting, and team development to enhance market presence.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBremen • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €55,000 - €75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and controlling, with a strong focus on preparing financial statements in compliance with commercial and tax regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex financial projects, and provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis.

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Accounting ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationPersonnel ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsERP Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingTax ComplianceE-Bilanz PreparationIntercompany SettlementsGroup ReportingCommercial Law KnowledgeInternational Financial StatementsControlling

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProactive Working StyleFacilitation SkillsConfident DemeanorStructured Working Style

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified AccountantBilanzbuchhalterController Qualification

Industry Keywords

Tax RegulationsFinancial PlanningCorporate FinanceExecutive ManagementAuditing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee all accounting-related business activities in accordance with commercial and tax regulations, maintaining close coordination with executive management, tax advisors and auditors
Serve as the central contact for all internal and external tax matters at national and international levels
Prepare, monitor and analyze financial plans, budgets and forecasts and derive sound recommendations for action
Actively contribute to the development of company objectives and strategic direction
Take responsibility for the preparation of annual financial statements and electronic tax filings (E-Bilanz) for the entire corporate group
Handle day-to-day operational activities and prepare, analyze and comment on group reporting
Coordinate financial and business matters related to subsidiaries and manage intercompany settlements
Provide functional, disciplinary and organizational leadership and continuously develop the Accounting and Controlling teams
Independently take on and execute special business/financial projects within the department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of professional experience in accounting and controlling, including personnel management
Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with commercial and tax law; ideally also experience with international financial statements (EU and Switzerland)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., certified accountant/Bilanzbuchhalter, controller with strong knowledge of financial statements)
Good written and spoken English skills
Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical skills and a high level of understanding of complex relationships
Confident demeanor, facilitation/moderation skills and a proactive, precise and structured working style

Benefits

Comp & perks

Interesting and varied responsibilities with an informal, 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 payments (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen, VL) and company accident insurance
Business bike scheme, subsidized lunches via Wellpass and complimentary beverages
Option for mobile/home working
Personal and professional development opportunities
Workplace health management
A motivated team that enjoys working together