Position: Director of Controlling
Location: Baden-Württemberg
We are exclusively retained on a confidential search for a Head of Controlling to join a listed company in Baden-Württemberg during a pivotal phase of transformation. Backed by a globally recognised investor, the business is looking to professionalise its finance function and bring in a hands-on, commercially minded leader to take ownership of group controlling.
This role offers real influence - working closely with the CFO and investor team - and is ideal for someone who can combine operational control with strategic steering in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the controlling function, establishing best-in-class processes, tools, and insights
* Manage and mentor the controlling team, instilling confidence and clarity across finance
* Own planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking activities
* Build out investor-ready reporting frameworks and business KPIs
* Optimise controlling processes and data flow within SAP
* Act as the key interface between finance leadership and investors, supporting value creation initiatives
* Contribute to shaping a finance function capable of scaling under a leveraged setup
Ideal Profile:
* Proven experience in a senior finance or controlling leadership role
* 5+ years of hands-on controlling experience in a corporate environment (not ex-consulting)
* Strong SAP expertise and systems understanding
* Background in private equity-backed companies is desirable; knows how to engage with PE stakeholders
* Clear, structured communicator with a pragmatic mindset
* Fluent German speaker, based in or able to commute to Baden-Württemberg (4 days/week on-site)