Your mission
In your role as Financial Controller (f/m/d) at Schlafender Hase, your mission will be to optimize and further develop our controlling processes. You will act as a sparring partner for the CFO, management and departments, providing transparent financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide decision making. This enables you to play a significant part in the next growth phase of our company within a dynamic SaaS environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Develop and continuously improve our controlling, including financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes
* Analyze our existing processes and cost structures and develop contribution margin calculations by product, customer, and market
* Support our CFO in monitoring our monthly financial close as well as in coordinating the preparation of our annual financial statements
* Create and monitor budgets and forecasts with a focus on reaching our financial plans and KPIs
* Act as a business partner for Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Operations, providing support for department-specific controlling challenges
* Support the CFO in various projects to further develop the Finance department
Your profile
* You have a bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration or equivalent,
ideally with a focus on controlling
* You have 3-5 years of proven expertise in controlling, preferably in a software company
* You are familiar with SaaS business models and the relevant key performance indicators
* You are driven by the opportunity to refine and build structures and elevate processes to the next level
* Attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex data of different systems and/or subsidiaries are essential skills for this role, as well as a pragmatic, hands-on mentality
* Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and BI tools is required, experience with Hubspot and
Microsoft Power BI is a plus
* You are fluent in English and familiar with working in an international company;
German language proficiency is advantageous, but not essential for this role
Why us?
* Impactful Work: You will play a crucial role in further developing our controlling structures
* Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional development
* Growth Opportunities: We support and foster the professional development of our team members by offering attractive learning and training opportunities
* Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, dynamic and international team and meet your colleagues at regular team events
About us
Schlafender Hase is the global leader in proofreading and content comparison software for regulated industries. For over 20 years, we have built a reputation for excellence, serving pharmaceutical and adjacent sectors with innovative, user-friendly solutions. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, with an office in Montréal, Canada, our diverse international team thrives on collaboration and innovation.