FINN

(Senior) Business Controller (m/f/x)

Munich, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Your Role

As a (Senior) Business Controller, you play a key role in steering FINN’s financial and operational performance. You drive transparency on planned and actual unit economics, deep-diving into profitability drivers and P&L Gross Margin deviations against plan to identify actionable countersteering measures. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations that support business decision-making, optimize profitability, and drive sustainable growth.

Your Mission

Drive Unit Economics Transparency & Improvement: Own unit economics calculation methodologies, reporting, and analyses to provide transparency on planned and actual profitability per subscription. Deep-dive into underlying drivers, explain deviations against plan, and identify countersteering measures to improve profitability and support financial planning.

Analyze & Steer Financial Performance: Own the analysis and steering of Gross Margin P&L line items, explaining deviations against plan and translating unit economics and KPI performance to financial results. Partner closely with business stakeholders to identify performance drivers, manage provisions, and implement and track initiatives to improve profitability.

Improve Data-Driven Business Steering: Own the tactical Demand & Supply Steering process, balancing demand generation, fleet availability, utilization, and profitability against company targets. Evaluate financial trade-offs, identify opportunities to optimize operational performance and translate demand and supply forecasts into actionable recommendations for fleet planning and steering. 

Management & Board Reporting: Contribute to the monthly management and board reporting by translating findings on Gross Margin and unit economics into concise, insightful commentary on performance, drivers, risks and opportunities.

Your Profile
Must have:

Proven track record in Controlling, Financial Analysis, or Business Intelligence within a fast-paced scale-up, tech company, top-tier consulting firm, or Big 4 environment.

Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and P&L management.

Advanced proficiency Google Sheets or Excel paired with strong analytical capabilities and data-driven problem-solving skills.

Excellent, fluent English communication skills (C1/C2 level) with the ability to convey complex financial topics clearly to key stakeholders.

Nice to have:

Practical experience working with business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker), financial reporting software (e.g., LucaNet), or ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Fluent or professional German language skills.

WHY FINN

Shared Success (VSOP Equity Program): We win together. Through our Virtual Stock Option Program, you benefit directly from the long-term growth and success of FINN.

Fuel your Growth (1.500€ Development Budget): Standing still is not an option. With an annual development budget of 1.500€ for further training and seminars, you decide how you want to grow personally and professionally.

Family First (Childcare Subsidy & Flexibility): We support you and your family. Benefit from a monthly childcare subsidy, exclusive access to daycare spots in Munich, and maximum flexibility to balance work and family life stress-free.

Company Pension Scheme (bAV): We think about your future. FINN subsidizes your company pension plan with a strong employer contribution of 66%.

Experience our Product (25% Car Subscription Discount): Become a FINN driver yourself! You will receive a generous employee discount of 25% on your car subscription or can alternatively take advantage of our attractive bike leasing scheme.

Health & Mindset (Sports & Wellbeing): Your energy is our drive. Benefit from a subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership for fitness and sports, as well as professional mental health support.

Munich Office Life: Barista-style coffee, matcha, and the legendary fruit basket await you at our modern headquarters in Munich. On top of that, there is a daily allowance for your lunch (lunch subsidy).

Team Spirit & Corporate Events: We are more than just colleagues. Whether it's summer events by the lake or simply a relaxed after-work drink. We celebrate our milestones together at regular team events.

About Us

FINN is Germany’s leading car subscription platform and one of the country's few unicorns in the mobility sector. With over 400 colleagues from more than 40 nations, we are building the future of mobility and making access to your own car more seamless than ever before. What truly makes us proud, however, isn’t just the numbers, but what lies behind them: our strong team drive, the will to challenge the status quo, and the ambition to make a real difference. With us, you have the opportunity to take on direct responsibility in one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in Germany and actively shape our success story. We´re just getting started!

More information: www.finn.com

 

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

FINN is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to all groups of people without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Ready for the future of mobility? Apply now!

Your first point of contact is Annika - we keep things moving fast and guide you every step of the way. Everything you need to know about our hiring process and company culture is in our Careers -----
 
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I am interested in the (Senior) Business Controller (m/f/x) role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Data Analysis and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes FINN needs from this hire.

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