(Senior-) Business Controller (f/m/d)

At Trusted Shops, we have made it our mission to create digital trust between people and companies. Our goal is to become the #1 Community of Trust. Our unique combination of trustmark, authentic customer reviews and buyer protection helps millions of consumers to shop online with confidence every day. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, we are a fast-growing and profitable SaaS company operating in a dozen European countries with over 800 employees.

We are looking for you, as (Senior) Business Controller, to further strengthen our Business Controlling team. You will act as a proactive sparring partner for our Business Unit Heads and play a central role in the management and further development of our financial and reporting processes. Your analyses and recommendations are crucial for the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the company. In this way, you make a significant contribution to the strategic growth of Trusted Shops SE. In addition, you will support the Business Controlling team with monthly reporting, ad-hoc analyses and as part of the annual planning and forecasting processes.

• You are a proactive sparring partner for our business unit heads and support strategic decisions with well-founded analyses

• Independent maintenance and preparation of ongoing reporting as part of the monthly closing activities as well as analysis and commentary on business development

• Preparation of target/actual comparisons, variance analyses and recommendations for action from the perspective of the business units

• Successful collaboration with internal interfaces such as New Business Sales, Account Management, People, Customer Success or the Central Units

• Responsibility for the timely preparation and coordination of the business units' forecasting and planning processes

• Processing ad hoc inquiries for the CFO and management

• Further development and optimization of finance and controlling processes to ensure efficient working methods

• Successfully completed studies in business administration, economics or a comparable field of study, ideally with a focus on controlling/finance.

• Profound experience in controlling, ideally in a similar role with responsibility as a sparring partner for business units

• Sound knowledge of reporting and analysis methods as well as experience with forecasting and planning processes

• Experience in performance analysis and cost tracking to optimize business processes and resource utilization

• Strong analytical skills with a strong solution orientation

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, especially when dealing with different stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner as well as flexibility with short-term requirements

• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

  
  

What we offer you

• Hybrid work: Combine flexible remote work with team time in the office

• Workation: Work temporarily from another location within the EU

• Permanent contract with Europe's trusted brand

• 27 vacation days + 3.5 additional days off at Christmas, New Year's Eve and Carnival

• Buddy programme (an experienced trustee is at your side)

• Individual training opportunities

• Events (Team Events, Unit Events, etc.)

• Health Pass (free online and offline sports, fitness and health courses)

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