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Lead Group Controller (m/w/x)

Finn - Munich, Bavaria, Germany - In-office - posted 2026-09-16

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FINN, Germany's leading car subscription platform and a unicorn in the mobility sector, is seeking a Group Controller to lead financial reporting and business controlling at a critical growth stage. You will own Group Management Reporting under both HGB (German GAAP) and IFRS standards, translating monthly and year-end closing accounts into clear, actionable insights for internal leadership, the board, shareholders, and banks. Your core responsibilities include: • Develop and maintain comprehensive Group Management Reporting covering P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, with detailed variance analysis against plan and clear business commentary. • Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to identify performance deviations, cost and revenue drivers, and root causes. Partner directly with business owners to implement and track corrective initiatives. • Act as a strategic sparring partner to leadership, translating complex financial data into clear recommendations that improve business steering and decision-making. • Drive process and system improvements across the company—strengthening provisions processes, implementing analyses in LucaNet, enabling SAP-based cost center reporting—to enhance accuracy and transparency of monthly financials. • Build and lead a small, high-performing Group Controlling team that plays a critical role in company-wide financial steering and reporting. FINN is a fast-paced scale-up with over 400 colleagues from 40+ nations, operating in the high-growth mobility sector. The role offers direct responsibility and the opportunity to shape the company's financial infrastructure as it scales. REQUIREMENTS: Must have: - 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance/Controlling, ideally in a fast-paced scale-up, tech company, top-tier consulting firm, or Big 4 environment - Strong university degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field - Strong analytical acumen, high attention to detail, and proactive, solution-oriented mindset - Good working knowledge of IFRS and German GAAP (HGB) - Fluent in English; German skills are a strong advantage Nice to have: - Practical experience with LucaNet and SAP S/4HANA - Hands-on experience managing complex group consolidation processes

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