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Senior Controller (all genders)
Job description
As Senior Controller (all genders), you play a key role in the financial steering of ARMEDANGELS. With your strategic perspective on numbers, processes, and business performance, you help ensure that sustainable growth is built on a strong and reliable financial foundation.
You take ownership of further developing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, create transparency around financial performance, and support data-driven decision-making across the business. In doing so, you combine financial excellence with our ambition to operate responsibly and with long-term impact in mind.
Who we are...
Since 2007, ARMEDANGELS has been proving that fashion can be different: innovative and timeless, produced according to responsible standards for people and planet. No wage slavery, no toxic chemicals, no cheap throwaway goods.
What started as a simple idea – printing T-shirts and donating proceeds to social projects – has grown into a company that now ranks among Europe’s leading sustainable lifestyle labels. With a 190-strong team and four collections a year, we show that responsibility and great product design can go hand in hand.
What is the job about?
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
You lead and further develop our budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring they are aligned with our business and growth objectives.
You analyze financial performance, conduct variance analyses, and derive actionable recommendations to support better business decisions.
Internal Controls & ComplianceYou will develop and strengthen internal control mechanisms, helping to identify risks early on and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
You will assist with annual financial statement audits in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB), participate in audits, and, when necessary, coordinate the implementation of required measures from a controlling perspective.
Financial Reporting & Performance MonitoringYou oversee the preparation of meaningful financial reports, including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis, creating transparency on the company’s financial performance.
You use KPIs and data-driven insights to identify opportunities and support financial steering.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic SupportYou work closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and other business functions to integrate financial insights into broader business planning.
You prepare decision-ready analyses for senior stakeholders and help ensure strategic choices are grounded in reliable financial data.
Team Leadership & Continuous ImprovementYou support and develop colleagues in Finance and Controlling, fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
You drive process enhancements and introduce tools, methods, and best practices that improve efficiency and quality in a sustainable way.
We'd love to hear from you if you have
Professional
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5–7+ years of experience in controlling, financial planning, or comparable finance roles
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial management software. Experience with analytics tools such as Looker, PowerBI, or Tableau is a plus
- Experience with internal controls and compliance-related processes
- You have knowledge of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and a solid understanding of accounting principles, enabling you to effectively integrate controlling and accounting perspectives.
- Strategic and analytical mindset
- Structured, precise, and solution-oriented way of working
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in working with different stakeholders
- Motivation to support teams and actively improve processes
What can you expect?
Inspiring work environment: Work in an innovative company that operates as sustainably as possible and continuously sets new standards.
Flexibility: Trust-based working hours and the option to work in a hybrid setup.
Team spirit: Enjoy legendary team events, a historic office space, and plenty of dog-friendly energy.
Benefits: €50 monthly benefit via guudcard, ARMEDANGELS shopping vouchers, attractive employee discounts, a JobRad or Germany Ticket, and a company pension scheme.
Support: Our Employee Assistance Program is available to support you confidentially in any life situation.
Come as you are: No dress code – just be yourself.
Good to know before you apply
We appreciate diverse interests, courage, and the drive to make things happen.
Please apply online via the application button and include the following information:
- Your pronouns and preferred name, if applicable
- Your CV
- Your earliest possible start date and salary expectations
- A few words on why you are excited to join ARMEDANGELS
This helps us get a well-rounded picture of how well we might fit together.
Thank you for your time and interest!
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Company information
- Company
- Armedangels
- Location
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Köln
Germany - Posted
- 8 hours ago
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