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Job ID : 1616796 Date Updated : October 13th, 2026

PR/087642 | Controller – Frankfurt

Location Germany, Frankfurt
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client is a leading European chemical distribution company with over 140 years of industry expertise. It serves customers across automotive, industrial, coatings, plastics, and specialty chemicals sectors through a broad European network. Backed by a major Japanese global group, the company combines international reach with a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. It also offers integrated logistics and supply chain solutions, supporting sustainable growth across Europe.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Group

  • Reporting for Management and the corporate headquarters

  • Assist in the consolidation, validation, analysis and management-oriented presentation of financial results

  • Support the Group-wide budgeting and forecasting process

  • Prepare variance analyses, ad hoc analyses and KPI reports

  • Analyze revenue, profitability, margins, costs, working capital, liquidity and cash flow

  • Support the development and continuous improvement of Group-wide KPI and reporting systems

  • Collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, Tax, local operating units, subsidiaries and the corporate headquarters

  • Support the implementation and further development of consolidation, planning and reporting tools such as Lucanet, Power BI or Excel-based solutions

  • Participate in special projects, including business cases, investment decisions, M&A projects and company valuations


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable qualification

  • Initial to several years of professional experience in Controlling, Group Reporting, Corporate Controlling or a comparable finance function

  • Experience in preparing management reports, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses and KPI reporting

  • Good understanding of accounting processes, monthly and annual financial statements as well as basic consolidation principles

  • Confident handling of large datasets and complex Excel models
    Interest in the further development and digitalization of reporting and controlling processes

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different business functions and international stakeholders
    Hands-on mentality and a solution-oriented approach in a dynamic environment

  • Excellent written and spoken German and English

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

  • SAP user knowledge as well as experience with reporting, planning or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Lucanet or comparable systems is an advantage

 
Apply online or feel free to contact me directly for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
 
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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Germany, Frankfurt

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Chemical, Raw Materials

Job Category