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Head of Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis(m/w/x)
Building and leading the FP&A function at a private university, owning budgeting and forecasting. 10+ years FP&A/Controlling experience in complex organizations with leadership required. Company bike leasing, corporate fitness program, flexible hours.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Corporate Finance
- Proven experience in complex, multi-activity organizations
- Several years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at strategic and operational levels
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics
- CMA, CIMA, ICV, IHK or similar (nice to have)
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and conceptual skills
- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment
- Strong command of modern FP&A and BI tools
- Fluent German is highly desirable
- Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Strong builder mentality with the ability to establish structures from the ground up
- Trusted advisor to senior management
Tasks
- Build and lead the Controlling and FP&A function
- Define and implement controlling standards and best practices
- Safeguard the independence and integrity of the controlling function
- Own and improve the annual budgeting process
- Establish and maintain rolling forecasts and multi-year planning
- Challenge assumptions for financial realism and sustainability
- Deliver high-quality management accounts and variance analyses
- Govern allocation methodologies for shared services and costs
- Ensure transparency of revenues and costs
- Lead advanced financial and economic analyses
- Assess financial implications of new initiatives
- Provide regular and ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership
- Functionally manage business unit controllers
- Ensure consistent planning logic and reporting standards
- Foster a strong controlling community and knowledge sharing
- Develop the analytical and controlling system landscape
- Ensure high standards of data quality and auditability
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- FP&A tools
- BI tools
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Option for remote work
Mentorship & Coaching
- Individual onboarding and support
Healthcare & Fitness
- Corporate fitness program
Company Bike
- Company bike leasing
Sustainability Focus
- Green campus with recreational areas
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Head of Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis(m/w/x)
Building and leading the FP&A function at a private university, owning budgeting and forecasting. 10+ years FP&A/Controlling experience in complex organizations with leadership required. Company bike leasing, corporate fitness program, flexible hours.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Corporate Finance
- Proven experience in complex, multi-activity organizations
- Several years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at strategic and operational levels
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics
- CMA, CIMA, ICV, IHK or similar (nice to have)
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and conceptual skills
- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment
- Strong command of modern FP&A and BI tools
- Fluent German is highly desirable
- Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Strong builder mentality with the ability to establish structures from the ground up
- Trusted advisor to senior management
Tasks
- Build and lead the Controlling and FP&A function
- Define and implement controlling standards and best practices
- Safeguard the independence and integrity of the controlling function
- Own and improve the annual budgeting process
- Establish and maintain rolling forecasts and multi-year planning
- Challenge assumptions for financial realism and sustainability
- Deliver high-quality management accounts and variance analyses
- Govern allocation methodologies for shared services and costs
- Ensure transparency of revenues and costs
- Lead advanced financial and economic analyses
- Assess financial implications of new initiatives
- Provide regular and ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership
- Functionally manage business unit controllers
- Ensure consistent planning logic and reporting standards
- Foster a strong controlling community and knowledge sharing
- Develop the analytical and controlling system landscape
- Ensure high standards of data quality and auditability
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- FP&A tools
- BI tools
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Option for remote work
Mentorship & Coaching
- Individual onboarding and support
Healthcare & Fitness
- Corporate fitness program
Company Bike
- Company bike leasing
Sustainability Focus
- Green campus with recreational areas
About the Company
Constructor University Bremen gGmbH
Industry
Education
Description
Constructor University is committed to academic freedom and diversity, offering equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.
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