Team Lead Controlling

Team Lead Controlling

Location | Düsseldorf

TM0011

As Team Lead Controlling, you will be responsible for managing and further developing the controlling function within the German market. Leading a team of Controllers, you will ensure effective budget management and act as a sparring partner to senior management and key departments.

This role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution. In addition to financial planning and performance monitoring, you will actively contribute to process optimisation to ensure long-term efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Controlling team with a focus on continuous development and process harmonisation
• Ownership of budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis (Opex, Capex, Revenue)
• Prepare, present, and manage the budgeting processes (e.g., Q1 RF, Q2 RF, Q3 RF)
• Ensure adherence to financial targets, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Create statutory and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support operational departments and group-level functions as a business partner, providing tools, methods, and processes
• Identify levers to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
• Develop and evaluate business cases for new projects and present them in decision-making forums
• Collaborate closely with leadership across SCM, HR, Legal, and Commercial departments

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in Telecommunications, Construction, Real Estate, Energy, or Infrastructure
• Strong analytical skills and experience in process management
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis
• Proven leadership experience within a matrix organisation
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken