Financial Controller; Program Controlling

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to develop and operate the commercial and performance management framework for a complex program environment.

In this role, you will ensure transparency across budget, resources, timelines, and program performance, enabling management to make informed decisions throughout the program lifecycle. You will support program leadership through financial planning, forecasting, performance monitoring, and strategic steering.

• Develop the financial management framework for the program during the initialization phase
• Prepare budget plans, financial forecasts, and resource planning models
• Establish planning structures for both financial and program-related activities
• Design and implement KPI and performance measurement frameworks
• Prepare and communicate financial and operational reports to management
• Monitor program performance across budget, timeline, and resource utilization
• Conduct target vs. actual comparisons and analyze deviations
• Support forecasting and financial planning cycles
• Ensure transparency of financial performance and program progress
• Translate program objectives into operational financial plans and monitoring tools
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support management decisions
• Perform process and weakness analyses within financial and operational workflows
• Identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements
• Contribute to the continuous development of program governance and reporting structures

• Several years of experience in financial controlling, program controlling, or business controlling
• Experience working with large projects, programs, or transformation initiatives
• Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Experience working with KPI frameworks and reporting systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into operational financial plans
• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Fluent German and English (minimum C1 level, written and spoken).