About this role
Ihre Aufgaben <ul><li>Develop, manage, and maintain annual company budgets in alignment with strategic objectives</li><li>Coordinate with all departments to create realistic and aligned budgets</li><li>Prepare and monitor internal and external project budgets</li><li>Conduct regular budget reviews, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses (actual vs. budget)</li><li>Monitor budget adherence on a monthly, quarterly, and project basis</li><li>Prepare clear financial reports, analyses, and management dashboards</li><li>Identify budget deviations and recommend corrective actions</li><li>Analyze cost structures and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through financial, cost, and scenario analyses</li><li>Forecast and manage cash flow at both corporate and project levels</li><li>Ensure sufficient liquidity and optimize working capital</li><li>Implement and monitor internal controls and budget policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with German accounting standards (HGB) and regulatory requirements</li><li>Support internal and external audits and contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements</li><li>Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies</li><li>Review contracts from a financial perspective and support contract negotiations</li></ul> Ihr Profil <p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field</li><li>Several years of professional experience in controlling, finance, or financial management, preferably in a project-driven or engineering/technical environment</li><li>Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial analysis</li><li>Experience with project controlling and multi-stakeholder environments is a strong advantage</li></ul><p><strong>Technical & Professional Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and performance management</li><li>In-depth understanding of German accounting standards (HGB) and relevant tax regulations</li><li>Advanced skills in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and variance analysis</li><li>Confident handling of ERP systems and MS Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus</li><li>Ability to prepare clear, decision-relevant financial reports and dashboards</li></ul><p><strong>Personal & Methodological Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong analytical and structured thinking with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities</li><li>High level of accountability, integrity, and process discipline</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across all levels</li><li>Ability to explain complex financial topics in a clear and practical manner</li></ul>