Senior Financial Controller

About the role

Westfalia Fruit is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join its Munich team. You will safeguard the financial integrity of the organisation, ensure compliance with German GAAP and IFRS, and provide accurate reporting that supports strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with HGB/IFRS standards.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term financial forecasts and liquidity plans to manage cash flow.
• Improve product contribution margin calculations and profitability analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations and cross‑functional teams to ensure data accuracy and effective financial planning.
• Assist in the development, monitoring and analysis of annual budgets using historical data and industry trends.
• Conduct performance analysis of customers, products, sales channels and operational activities to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and reports to support profitability improvement and strategic decision‑making.
• Support process‑improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost‑saving measures.
• Develop and manage import evaluation and inventory analysis frameworks, including cost, compliance and stock optimisation reviews.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc finance projects, strategic planning sessions and continuous improvement of financial systems.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS with practical experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach with the ability to analyse complex data.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, preferably with a focus on Controlling.
• Solid experience in financial planning, forecasting, KPI analysis and overall financial performance management.
• Experience in product costing and supporting cost‑control initiatives.
• Good understanding of cash‑flow management and core financial processes.

Required skills

• German GAAP (HGB)
• IFRS
• Financial reporting
• Financial forecasting
• Budgeting
• KPI analysis
• Product costing
• Cash‑flow management