Controller (d/f/m)

at  Paymenttools englisch

Paymenttools is on a mission to transform the payment landscape for retailers in Europe. With more than 4,4 billion visitors per year in our more than 15,000 REWE Group stores and travel agencies in 21 countries we know exactly what consumers and merchants need when exchanging goods for money. We strongly believe in making payments seamless and invisible, linking them with value added services within the framework of a reliable identity service. Our mantra: #wesolvepayn. We blend cutting-edge technology with stringent security to protect sensitive payment data while nurturing innovation in a cloud-native tech environment.
If you have a keen eye for detail, a knack for analytical thinking, and a passion for working with numbers, then you’re just the person we’re looking for! Join our energetic team as a Controller (m/f/d) and play a pivotal role in driving Paymenttools success.
Step into a vibrant workplace and collaborate closely with our Senior Business Analyst - your team lead - to shape the financial strategy of our company. Your tasks will include monthly analysis of financial and operational results, big data analysis of up to 140 million transactions per month, participating in the budget and forecast processes, and supporting board-meeting preparations. You will utilize SQL and BI software (e.g., Power BI or Google Looker) and calculate business cases to enhance the profitability of customers and products.

REQUIREMENTS

• You hold a degree in economics or a comparable qualification and bring at least 2+ years of professional experience and a passion in the field Controlling & Analytics
• You have a big advantage, when you also bring experience in the FinTech or Payment Industry, especially with a background in payment processes and PSPs (Payment Service Providers)
• You have a proven track record in pricing strategies and cost analysis within the context of Controlling, as experience in pricing and price calculations is crucial
• You have a strong numerical aptitude and an analytical mindset that enables you to interpret complex financial data with ease
• You offer strong skills in Excel and you are proficient in big data analysis, with a solid understanding of SQL and BI software (such as Power BI or Google Looker), which enabling you to work with large datasets
• You are a talented communicator, able to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively and a creative soul who knows how to handle complex challenges
• You are a teamplayer: You have a cooperative work style and the ability to stay calm and focused even during stressful times
• You can communicate effortlessly in both English and German (B1/B2), thriving in our intercultural and creative environment

• You will engage in big data analysis, working with large datasets to understand transaction patterns, share transactions and customer development.
• You will be monitoring and analyzing our financial key performance indicators, quickly identifying opportunities and risks to keep us on the right path.
• You will be responsible for creating detailed and accurate budgets and forecasts, guiding our financial planning and decision-making processes and ensuring accurate and comprehensive financial planning.
• You will collaborate very closely with management, supporting strategic financial decisions that drive our company’s growth, and assist in the preparation of board-meeting presentations.
• You will advance and refine our controlling processes and reports to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency while performing monthly analyses of financial results, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• You will review and optimize our cost structures, finding ways to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenses, and calculate business cases for customer or product profitability.
• You will conduct precise ad-hoc analyses and provide crucial support for internal projects grounded in sound financial data, working side-by-side with your team lead to ensure comprehensive and strategic financial planning.