Controller (m/f/d)

We are Sojitz SOLVADIS – Your Expert in Chemistry

For over 140 years, we have been a reliable, innovative, and professional partner in the international marketing and distribution of basic and specialty chemicals.

Sojitz SOLVADIS as an Employer

As a European company, Sojitz SOLVADIS Group is characterized by flat management hierarchies. We treat each other as equals, offer varied tasks and intensive on-the-job training with competent collegial support. We want our employees to feel comfortable. Therefore, we create space for personal development and see ourselves as a driving force for new ideas. Because the ideas, knowledge and commitment of each individual lead to our joint success.

For our headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, we are looking for a Controller (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Group Reporting for Management and the corporate headquarters
• Assist in the consolidation, validation, analysis and management-oriented presentation of financial results
• Support the Group-wide budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepare variance analyses, ad hoc analyses and KPI reports
• Analyze revenue, profitability, margins, costs, working capital, liquidity and cash flow
• Maintain and further develop reporting and controlling files, Excel models and management dashboards
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Group-wide KPI and reporting systems
• Contribute to the standardization and harmonization of controlling processes and reporting standards
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, Tax, local operating units, subsidiaries and the corporate headquarters
• Support the implementation and further development of consolidation, planning and reporting tools such as Lucanet, Power BI or Excel-based solutions
• Participate in special projects, including business cases, investment decisions, M&A projects and company valuations

Qualification

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable qualification
• Initial to several years of professional experience in Controlling, Group Reporting, Corporate Controlling or a comparable finance function
• Experience in preparing management reports, budgets, forecasts, variance analyses and KPI reporting
• Good understanding of accounting processes, monthly and annual financial statements as well as basic consolidation principles
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Structured, independent and detail-oriented working style
• Strong commitment to quality and a good understanding of data quality
• Ability to present complex financial matters in a clear and understandable way
• Confident handling of large datasets and complex Excel models
• Interest in the further development and digitalization of reporting and controlling processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different business functions and international stakeholders
• Hands-on mentality and a solution-oriented approach in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work reliably under tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Team player with a proactive and reliable working style
• Excellent written and spoken German and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• SAP user knowledge as well as experience with reporting, planning or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Lucanet or comparable systems is an advantage