Regional Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

Finance, Accounting & Systems Management

• Build and maintain efficient, cost‑effective accounting systems, policies, and procedures aligned with regional and corporate requirements.
• Ensure accurate implementation of accounting treatments and corporate financial policies.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across financial and accounting processes.
• Own and maintain regional accounting policies in line with Group and statutory standards; proactively highlight deviations.
• Develop the finance team, ensuring strong internal controls, proper segregation of duties and effective backup structures.
• Lead key financial reporting, including monthly budget‑to‑actuals and DSO performance.

Corporate Support & Strategic Initiatives

• Support pre‑ and post‑acquisition processes for regional M&A targets.
• Engage with external partners to optimize corporate structure, ensure compliance and enable effective tax management.
• Prepare or support financial analyses for acquisitions, capital projects, and other strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Corporate to ensure treasury activities are current, aligned with best practices, and effectively managed.

Leadership, Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process for P&L, capital planning, headcount and KPIs.
• Contribute to strategic planning updates and scenario analyses.
• Ensure accurate statutory and legal entity reporting.
• Coordinate interim and year‑end external audits.
• Consolidate and report regional results, including business line and Global Business Unit reporting.
• Solve day‑to‑day issues and escalate risks appropriately.
• Build strong partnerships with regional operational and financial leaders.
• Analyze financial results and key drivers; compare performance to budget, prior year and FX‑adjusted forecasts.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and participate in Finance and Regional Operations review meetings.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to enhance forecasting, analysis, and information flow.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members to support long‑term succession planning.
• Advise and support the Regional SVP in achieving strategic and operational goals.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience with ERP system development and optimization (ideally Workday).
• Strong analytical skills with proven reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication (German and English) and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with solid technical understanding.
• High personal integrity and strong ethics.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and talent for developing and mentoring teams.
• Strong IT aptitude and comfort with financial systems.

What we offer

• An interesting and varied job working in one of the most modern test laboratories in Europe
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness Program for a relaxed balance to the daily work routine
• Company pension plan
• Lease a Bike and other company benefits
• Permanent direct employment and a future-proof job