About us

Schlafender Hase is the global leader in proofreading and content comparison software for regulated industries. For over 20 years, we have built a reputation for excellence, serving pharmaceutical and adjacent sectors with innovative, user-friendly solutions. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, with an office in Montréal, Canada, our diverse international team thrives on collaboration and innovation.

Your mission

In your role as Financial Controller (f/m/d) at Schlafender Hase, your mission will be to optimize and further develop our controlling processes. You will act as a sparring partner for the CFO, management and departments, providing transparent financial data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide decision making. This enables you to play a significant part in the next growth phase of our company within a dynamic SaaS environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve our controlling, including financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes
• Analyze our existing processes and cost structures and develop contribution margin calculations by product, customer, and market
• Support our CFO in monitoring our monthly financial close as well as in coordinating the preparation of our annual financial statements
• Create and monitor budgets and forecasts with a focus on reaching our financial plans and KPIs
• Act as a business partner for Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Operations, providing support for department-specific controlling challenges
• Support the CFO in various projects to further develop the Finance department

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration or equivalent,

  ideally with a focus on controlling

• You have 3-5 years of proven expertise in controlling, preferably in a software company

• You are familiar with SaaS business models and the relevant key performance indicators

• You are driven by the opportunity to refine and build structures and elevate processes to the next level

• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex data of different systems and/or subsidiaries are essential skills for this role, as well as a pragmatic, hands-on mentality

• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and BI tools is required, experience with Hubspot and

  Microsoft Power BI is a plus

• You are fluent in English and familiar with working in an international company;

  German language proficiency is advantageous, but not essential for this role

Why us?

• Impactful Work: You will play a crucial role in further developing our controlling structures
• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for professional development
• Growth Opportunities: We support and foster the professional development of our team members by offering attractive learning and training opportunities
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, dynamic and international team and meet your colleagues at regular team events