Job Description
Salary : 110,000 - 120,000 EUR
I’m partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed Insurance business in Hesse that is executing a multi-acquisition buy-and-build strategy. With a focus on scalable growth, operational excellence, and strategic acquisitions, the company is establishing itself as a key player in the German and European insurance landscape
As the company scales, they are looking bring in a Controller to ensure robust financial management across a rapidly expanding business.
This is a high-visibility role with ownership over the controlling function and oversight of a growing team. You will balance hands-on operational controlling with strategic input into group-level financial planning, M&A integration, and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead the controlling function across group entities
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
- Develop financial KPIs and dashboards to support decision-making
- Conduct variance, profitability, and performance analysis across business units
- Support M&A transactions including due diligence and post-merger integration
- Drive implementation of controlling tools, systems, and process improvements
- Serve as a key finance business partner to the CFO, CEO, and investors
Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in controlling or FP&A, preferably in a Insurance/PE Backed business - plus Financial Services/ Big4 / Auditing / Consulting experience.
- Track record of supporting M&A and integration in a fast-paced or PE-backed setting
- Strong background in financial services or insurance preferred
- Experience working in a private equity environment or a transaction-heavy setting
- Excellent command of financial modeling, data analysis, and BI/reporting tools
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach
- LucaNet experience is a big big plus
- Hands-on mentality with team leadership experience
- Fluent in German