Senior Controller

Senior Controller | Financial Services | Frankfurt

Privatal is supporting a financial services business looking to appoint a Senior Financial Controller to take ownership of budgeting, financial performance and management reporting.

This is a hands on opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and turning financial analysis into clear business decisions.

The role

• Own budgeting and forecasting across revenue and operating costs.
• Analyse performance against plan, explain variances and identify actions to improve results.
• Bring together P&L, balance-sheet and capital-planning considerations to provide a complete view of performance.
• Partner with budget holders to challenge spending, improve accountability and strengthen financial discipline.
• Prepare clear management reporting and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Improve planning processes, reporting quality and financial controls.

Your background

• Experience in financial controlling, budgeting or FP&A within banking, insurance or a comparable financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of revenue, costs and the relationship between the P&L and balance sheet.
• A practical understanding of capital planning in a regulated business.
• Confidence working independently and challenging senior stakeholders constructively.
• A hands-on approach, strong analytical skills and clear communication.
• German language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.

Why consider it?

An opportunity to take meaningful ownership of financial planning and performance, with direct exposure to senior decision makers and scope to improve how the business manages its finances.