Senior Financial Controller

Westfalia Fruit

Senior Financial Controller ensuring financial integrity for Westfalia Fruit's operations in Munich, Germany. Overseeing financial activities and supporting strategic decision-making for organizational performance.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with HGB/IFRS standards.
Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts and liquidity plans to support business performance and cash flow management.
Improve product contribution margin calculations and profitability analysis methodologies for deeper business insights.
Collaborate with accounting, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and effective financial planning.
Assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual budgets using historical data and industry trends.
Conduct performance analysis of customers, products, sales channels, and operational activities to identify risks and growth opportunities.
Deliver actionable financial insights and reports to support profitability improvement and strategic decision-making.
Support process improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
Develop and manage import evaluation and inventory analysis frameworks, including cost, compliance, and stock optimization reviews.
Contribute to ad hoc finance projects, strategic planning sessions, and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS, with practical experience in financial reporting and compliance.
Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a strong ability to analyse and work with complex data.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, ideally with a focus on Controlling.
Solid experience in financial planning, forecasting, KPI analysis, and overall financial performance management.
Experience in product costing and supporting cost control initiatives.
Good understanding of cash flow management and core financial processes.
Fluent in German and English (C1/C2), with strong communication skills.
Advanced MS Excel skills, with a good command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint
Familiarity with procurement within the fresh produce or food industry.
Experience working with transport providers and handling quality claims.
Basic understanding of import/export processes and tax-related documentation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holiday.
In-house English course.
Opportunities for further development within the company.
Membership in the body & soul fitness centre (for a small fee).
Free parking.
Fresh fruit & coffee specialties.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HGBIFRSfinancial reportingfinancial forecastingKPI analysisproduct costingcash flow managementfinancial performance managementimport/export processestax-related documentation

Soft Skills

detail-orientedanalytical skillscommunication skills