Senior Group Controller (m/w/d)
PTV Group. Empowering mobility as part of Umovity.
At PTV, we work together to make a real difference -- every single day.
You can share your ideas, take on responsibility, and work with passionate colleagues to develop pioneering solutions that make tomorrow's mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Our culture is built on trust, creativity, and teamwork -- because we believe that the best ideas emerge when people feel empowered to share and grow.
Technology and expertise are the foundations of our success -- but it's our team spirit and the way we value one another that truly set us apart.
What you move with us
As a Senior Group Controller (m/f/d), you act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership and directly report to the Senior Director Group Controlling, ensuring transparency, predictability, and data-driven decision-making at group level. You play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insights to executive management and board-level stakeholders within a private equity-backed environment.
You work closely with international entities, drive group-wide reporting and planning processes, and act as a reliable counterpart across functions. In selected areas, you serve as a deputy to the Senior Director Group Controlling and ensure continuity in critical financial topics.
Group Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Analyze consolidated financial results, key performance drivers, and variances (actual vs. budget/forecast/last year)
- Prepare and further develop monthly group management reporting in a private equity context, including relevant management adjustments
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency of financial data across all entities
- Create high-quality reporting materials for executive management and board members
- Deliver clear, concise financial commentaries tailored to C-level stakeholders
- Support ad-hoc analyses and investor-related requests
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Drive and coordinate budgeting and rolling forecast processes at group level
- Consolidate inputs from international entities and challenge assumptions where appropriate
- Ensure efficient use of Excel and PowerPoint to communicate financial insights effectively
- Contribute to the ongoing optimization and automation of financial processes and reporting tools
What you bring to the team
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Group Controlling / Corporate Controlling
- Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience working with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g. preferrably both SAP ByD and LucaNet)
- Experience in a private equity-backed or investor-driven environment is a strong plus
- Background in a software environment is beneficial, but not required
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced Excel modelling skills and strong PowerPoint capabilities
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to structure and communicate complex financial matters clearly
- Strong written communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented working style
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders across international teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a global environment
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
What else you should know
- Location: Remote or hybrid within one of the following countries: Poland, Germany, UK, Netherlands, France, Spain, Austria or Italy
- Contract type: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)