Your tasks:

As Senior Controller Consolidation, Budgeting & Reporting (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the group-wide consolidation as well as the internal and external reporting of the Güntner Group. You will ensure compliance with international accounting standards and provide transparent, meaningful financial information as a basis for management and corporate decisions.

In this role, you will act as a central interface between the local finance and controlling teams, group accounting, controlling, IT and management.

Group Reporting and Consolidation

Implementation of monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation
Analysis and reconciliation of intra-group transactions and balances
Ensuring the correct representation of intercompany transactions
Preparation of consolidation entries and reconciliation statements
Assistance in the preparation of annual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Creation and continuous development of the monthly management report
Analysis of sales, earnings, cash flow and working capital development
Preparation of ad-hoc analyses and decision-making documents for the board of directors, management and investors
Definition and harmonization of group-wide KPIs
Ensuring high data quality and transparency in the reporting process

Budgeting, forecasting and planning

Coordination and consolidation of group-wide budget and forecast processes
Supporting the business units and companies in their planning activities
Conducting scenario, sensitivity, and variance analyses
Further development of existing planning models and planning processes
Participation in the introduction of modern performance management methods

Systems and digitization

Technical key user responsibility for consolidation, reporting and planning systems
Participation in ERP implementations and international rollouts, especially of SAP and Infor LN
Support and further development of the interfaces between ERP, consolidation and BI systems
Support in expanding reporting solutions and data warehouse structures
Participation in automation and AI initiatives
Active participation in shaping digitalization in the area of Group Finance

Compliance and accounting standards

Ensuring compliance with IFRS and group-internal guidelines
Support with internal and external audits
Creation and maintenance of accounting and reporting guidelines
Monitoring of regulatory developments and derivation of necessary measures

You bring the following with you:

With this knowledge, you will strengthen our team.

Successfully completed studies in business administration, finance, accounting or a comparable field.
Ideally, additional qualifications in the areas of accounting, group accounting or controlling.
At least five years of professional experience in group controlling, consolidation or group accounting.
Experience in an international manufacturing company
Proven experience in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports
Excellent knowledge of international accounting according to IFRS
Solid knowledge of group consolidation as well as budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with consolidation and corporate performance management systems, ideally CCH Tagetik
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Infor LN
Knowledge of Power BI or comparable business intelligence solutions is an advantage.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as a pronounced understanding of processes
Structured, independent and solution-oriented work style
Strong communication skills and confident stakeholder management in an international environment
Team orientation, hands-on mentality, initiative and a desire to shape things

Responsibilities