Financial Controller (m/f/d)

Introduction

HMS Bergbau AG is a globally active trading and logistics company headquartered in Berlin, primarily active in Asia, Africa and Europe. We specialize in the sourcing and distribution of raw materials, energy products, ores, cement and other raw materials for industrial customers worldwide. HMS is a commercially driven company with a clear business focus, avoiding political and ideological agendas. For our Office in Berlin, we are looking for a Financial Controller who brings financial transparency to our operations and acts as the link between Finance and the business.

Tasks

• Review and validate operational calculations and cost structures across our international locations
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the group and monitor budget performance, including variance analyses
• Prepare investment plans, evaluate investment cases and create the related documentation
• Monitor receivables across the group: analyze open items and follow up with the responsible operators to ensure timely collection
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management, consolidating input from our subsidiaries
• Coordinate with finance contacts at our international offices to ensure consistent processes and reporting standards
• Identify inefficiencies and optimize processes at the interface between Finance and Operations, both in Berlin and across locations
• Act as the go-to contact for financial questions from the business, working across time zones and cultures

Profile

• Degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting or a related field
• Several years of experience in financial controlling, ideally in an international company
• Solid accounting knowledge and good command of German GAAP (HGB)
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and investment planning
• Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of operational business processes
• Confident communicator who can hold their ground with operational teams
• Excellent English skills; fluent German
• Advanced MS Excel skills; ERP experience is a plus
• Hands-on mentality and drive to improve processes

We offer

• A key role with direct influence on financial decisions and processes
• An international environment with colleagues across several continents
• A friendly, close-knit team with great colleagues
• Regular team events
• A growing company with room to develop
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Modern Office in Berlin