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Controlling Business Partner – Financial Planning & Analysis Role

Confidential company · Frankfurt · Posted Jun 23, 2026

Public summary

This role involves providing accurate and decision-relevant financial data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and supporting financial planning to drive company growth and operational improvements. The position entails close collaboration with business functions and finance teams, contributing to monthly and quarterly management reporting, and supporting headcount and cost management. The candidate should have over 3 years of relevant experience in controlling, FP&A, corporate finance, or management consulting, along with strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Fluency in German or Finnish is a plus but not mandatory. The role offers flexible working conditions, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive, value-driven work culture.

Location and work setup

Location
Frankfurt
Remote status
Hybrid
German requirement signal
Unclear
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Provide accurate financial data analysis and detailed variance analysis to measure performance. Partner with business functions for budget planning, forecasting, and supporting headcount and cost management. Collaborate with the Controlling team to build and manage budgets, analyze variances, track key operational and financial metrics, and produce management reporting packages. Drive growth, transparency, and operational improvements based on deep understanding of business drivers. Work closely with finance teams to provide FP&A input and advice to maximize data accuracy and flow.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in controlling, FP&A, corporate finance, strategic planning, or management consulting. Strong understanding of financial statements and interdependencies between profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Talent for financial modeling and data analysis, proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets and presentation tools. Experience working under pressure with multiple priorities. High analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Passion for B2B SaaS and experience in Private Equity backed environments are a plus. Proficiency in German and/or Finnish is desirable but not required.

Skills

Financial analysis Variance analysis Budget planning Forecasting Financial modeling Data analysis Reporting MS Excel Google Sheets MS PowerPoint Google Slides Artificial Intelligence competencies Collaboration Problem-solving Cross-functional team work