• Develop and execute the company\'s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives, driving growth, profitability, and sustainability
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation
• Establish and maintain financial controls and processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation strategies to optimize financial performance and support business operations and expansion
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis, providing timely and accurate financial insights to senior management, investors, and stakeholders

• Series A fundraising experience
• Software industry background
• Excellent project management capabilities

On behalf of our international client, we are seeking a Senior Finance Controller to join their finance team. This role focuses on a newly acquired group of companies, ensuring effective financial accounting and high-quality management information for reporting purposes.

With responsibility for the integration and ongoing improvement of three sites, this Senior Finance Controller role will suit someone seeking strategic exposure, autonomy, and career development.

Key Deliverables:

• Oversee financial accounting activities for all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting and consolidation for closing
• Drive productivity improvements and achieve operational excellence against benchmarks
• Support the integration process alongside the Group CFO and Group Controller
• Supervise and coach a team of accountants, fostering a positive work environment and promoting employee development
• Compile, analyse, and report financial data to aid strategic decision-making, performing variance analyses on key financial metrics
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures, and perform assigned internal controls in a timely manner

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management
• Experience: Background in Finance/Accounting/Controlling roles, preferably with industrial companies and international exposure, confidence with finance essentials - accruals, COGS, cost centre allocation, business partnering
• Ability to travel 20%
• Languages: Fluent in German (B2 minimum) and English; proficiency in French is desired
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and functions
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Personal Attributes: Ability to work under pressure, adaptability to different cultures, self-starter, deadline-driven, critical thinker