(Senior) Financial Controller - German speaking

(Senior) Financial Controller

Renewable Energy | Berlin | German-speaking

I’m currently supporting a well-funded, fast-growing renewable energy company that is expanding its operations across Europe. As part of the continued build-up of its German business, they are looking for a ( Senior) Financial Controller to join the team in Berlin.

This is a broad, hands-on finance position combining financial controlling, accounting and reporting . Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Germany , you will play an important role in building and developing the German finance function while working within an international organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Take ownership of a broad range of controlling, accounting and financial reporting activities
• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Analyse financial statements and provide meaningful insights into business performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Work closely with external accountants, auditors and other finance partners
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and high-quality accounting processes
• Help establish and improve finance processes, controls and reporting structures as the German business grows
• Work closely with the Head of Finance Germany on both operational and strategic finance topics
• Collaborate with international Finance teams and support the wider European expansion

What we’re looking for

• Strong foundation in accounting and financial statements , combined with a commercial understanding of controlling
• Experience in audit, accounting, controlling or a similarly broad finance position
• An audit background is particularly interesting – candidates coming directly from a Big Four or other audit/advisory firm who are looking to move in-house are very welcome
• Alternatively, previous Big Four/audit experience followed by an in-house finance role
• Comfortable working in a hands-on and generalist finance position
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Fluent German and English
• Motivated by working in a growing, entrepreneurial and international environment

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond a narrowly defined finance role and gain exposure across accounting, controlling, reporting and business finance .

You’ll work directly with the Head of Finance Germany, help shape the local finance organisation and be part of a well-funded renewable energy business expanding across Europe .

📍 Berlin | Hybrid working

Interested? Feel free to reach out to me directly for a confidential conversation or apply via LinkedIn.