Senior Group Financial Controller (m/f/d)

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

At BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, we are proud to play a part in the solar energy revolution, with our global supplier relations, we supply installers with high-quality solar components and offer a level of customer service that is unrivaled within the solar wholesale industry. Our global and local expertise means we understand the breadth of challenges that solar installers face.

About the role: We are looking for a Senior Group Financial Controller who will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic decision-making across our global operations. You will be responsible for controlling financial data, processes, and reporting, working closely with local entities, finance teams, and IT/data teams. This is an exciting role where you will deep dive into the data to understand what impacts our financial performance across our different markets.

And this is how you protect the world we live in:

You manage and improve the accuracy of financial data across entities and systems
You control various financial processes and policies, ensuring compliance and consistency
You lead transfer pricing calculations and true-ups for global projects and internal cost allocations
You prepare monthly board-level financial presentations and support strategic decision-making
You oversee budgeting and spend tracking for global functions
You collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor financial processes
You ensure timely and accurate reporting under local GAAP and IFRS standards

Who we are looking forward to:

You bring expertise in financial controlling, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
You have deep knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, and some understanding of transfer pricing and VAT regulations
You are experienced in an ERPA system, e.g. SAP, Netsuite, SAP, AP Plus or similar
You have experience with financial reporting systems and preparing presentations for senior stakeholders
You have a proven ability to collaborate across international teams and coordinate cross-functional projects
You hold a degree in finance and have several years of experience in financial controlling, ideally in a global environment
You are fluent in English; German is a strong plus
You possess excellent communication skills and can present complex financial data clearly and effectively
You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and compliance

What you can look forward to

We care about you: if there are any problems, we will do everything we can to support you - no one is left out in the cold with us
Further training opportunities via internal and external training courses
Flexible working hours, mobile working days and modern workplace equipment
Discounted online shopping
Subsidy for public transport “Deutschland Ticket” und JobRad
Smartphone, also for private use
Last but not least: you are driving forward the energy transition as part of a great team and ensuring that our future becomes a little greener
Do you want to change the future with us? Great! Then apply now.