Business Controller

EMEA Recruitment is exclusively partnering with an international software business to find a skilled Business Controller to join their team.

As the Business Controller, you will act as a strategic finance business partner, working closely with department heads in sales, marketing, or R&D. You will play a key role in driving financial and operational KPIs, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business case analysis. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, to optimize financial performance and support the company’s transformation into a data-driven organization.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your insights influence business decisions and you enjoy working collaboratively across functions, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Responsibilities of the Business Controller:

• Leading business controlling activities with a focus on SaaS financial metrics and KPIs
• Acting as a strategic business advisor to department heads in Sales & Marketing or R&D
• Collaborating closely with C-level executives and VPs to align budgets and forecasts
• Defining and monitoring operational and financial KPIs to drive departmental performance
• Supporting the transformation towards a data-driven organization by analyzing and interpreting business data
• Facilitating cross-functional workshops and meetings with stakeholders across multiple European locations
• Managing and optimizing financial reporting tools and systems, including SAP and subscription billing platforms
• Traveling up to 20% to various offices across Europe to engage with teams and stakeholders

Experience required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business controlling, with at least 3 years in a SaaS environment
• Experience in sales, marketing, or R&D controlling is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of SaaS KPIs such as MRR, ARR, customer lifetime value, and customer acquisition costs
• Comfortable working with C-level executives and senior stakeholders
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to define and monitor KPIs
• Fluent in English

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