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Senior Controller - your next career step in controlling

Are you looking for a new challenge as a Senior Controller? As a recruitment consultancy in the field of finance and controlling, we support experienced professionals who want to take on a responsible role in finance. Our aim is to connect you with the right companies that value strategic planning and excellent analysis.

Senior controllers have a central role in the company and work closely with management. They are responsible for overall economic management and provide well-founded analyses that form the basis for crucial strategic decisions. Unlike junior controllers, senior controllers take on more advisory and less operational tasks. As a rule, they work in large and medium-sized companies, where they help shape financial development.

The tasks of a senior controller include financial planning, analysis and reporting as well as controlling projects and processes. The main tasks include:

  • Budget planning and control: developing and monitoring budget plans in coordination with various departments and management.
  • Analysis of business figures: Evaluation of key figures and preparation of reports to present the economic situation of the company.
  • Implementation and optimization of controlling tools: Introducing new tools that meet the company's requirements and continuously adapting them.
  • Advising management: proactively supporting and advising management on economic issues and strategic decisions.

The position of Senior Controller requires a degree in economics or finance and extensive professional experience in controlling. Other important qualifications include:

  • Very good knowledge of common ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
  • Sound knowledge of national and international accounting standards.
  • Analytical skills and a high affinity for numbers.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex issues in an understandable way
  • Very good knowledge of English and ideally knowledge of other foreign languages.

The position of Senior Controller offers a wide range of career opportunities. It can pave the way to head of controlling or open up a position in accounting and financial management. With increasing experience, progression to commercial manager or CFO is also possible. This makes the position of senior controller a key step in the career of many financial experts.

The salary range of a senior controller is usually between 65,000 and 120,000 euros gross per year. The exact amount depends on the size of the company, the industry and the individual's qualifications and experience. Sectors such as the pharmaceutical and chemical industries tend to offer higher salaries, while the service sector is often in the middle range.

With increasing digitalization, the requirements for senior controllers are also evolving. Processing and analyzing large amounts of data (big data) requires the use of modern tools and technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA). The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) is also being discussed more and more frequently, although the human factor and strategic interpretation remain central.

If you want to take your career to the next level as a Senior Controller, we are at your side. Our recruitment consultants will support you throughout the entire application process and ensure that you can present your strengths in the best possible way. Simply send us your contact details and we will support you on the way to your new professional challenge.