Business Controller (m/f/d)
COME WORK WITH US
Are you passionate about turning data into value - business-minded, analytical, and eager to make an impact? We are looking for a Business Controller to join our team in Munich. If you thrive on partnering with others, enjoy collaborating across departments and are ready to drive growth in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!
ABOUT NETLIGHT
Netlight Consulting is an IT consultancy with over 2,000 Netlighters across Europe, with offices in Zurich, Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Helsinki, Munich, Frankfurt, Oslo, Stockholm, Cologne, London, Toronto, Gothenburg & Madrid. As a network organization, our way of working is based on leveraging the combined competence, allowing us to benefit from our collective expertise, beyond the ability of the individual. Netlight is built on trust & responsibility.
OUR TEAM & YOUR IMPACT
As a key member of our Global Finance Team in Munich, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders and help steer the direction of Netlight’s German business. You’ll take ownership early and make a real difference - leveraging data to drive projects that improve profitability and support strategic decisions.
We believe in trust, collaboration, and self-leadership. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Northern Europe, share insights and learnings, and help shape our finance structures. Together, we create value beyond numbers - making an impact locally and globally.
WHAT’S THE ROLE ABOUT?
Deliver insights & reporting: Analyze revenue, costs, and profitability; create sharp management reports to guide decisions.
Shape budget & performance: Develop budgets, monitor costs and KPIs, and take action to boost business success.
Steer financials: Stay on top of key metrics, forecast with confidence, and make sure we’re always ready to act.
Drive financial foresight: Build and refine forecasting tools - structure reporting and processes for clarity and impact.
Be a key business partner: Collaborate with management and teams, providing actionable insights and recommendations to drive our business forward and add value to the Netlight.
HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE TO IT?
Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, MBA or a related field.
5+ years’ experience in finance, controlling, or a similar position - ideally within a service or sales-focused company; experience building and evolving controlling structures is a plus.
Strong data and business mindset - skilled at transforming numbers into actionable insights, aligned with our culture.
Expertise working with ERP, BI systems and advanced Excel; comfortable handling complex, changing datasets and proven ability to deliver reliable analysis and reporting.
Experience working within corporate structures and dynamic scale-up environments, with the flexibility and curiosity to thrive in a fast-paced consulting context.
Confident in stakeholder management; excellent communication skills for national and international collaboration.
Fluent in both business English and German.
Ready to be on site in Munich several days a week and actively contribute to our collaborative team culture.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Exciting, international work environment with continuous personal development opportunities
Long-term career path with regular evaluation, mentorship, coaching, and knowledge-sharing culture
Collaboration with a dynamic, supportive global Finance team
Deutschlandticket
Phone & laptop, also for private use
Wellpass
30 vacation days
Mental health & parental support offerings
Regular team events, offsites, etc.
Opportunities for networking and career exploration within the company
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.
The role is a full-time position starting asap. Please read the required qualifications carefully and note that fluency in the German and English language is a necessary requirement. Send in your up-to-date CV. If we find that your profile matches with what we are looking for, you will hear from us within two weeks of applying. We are looking forward to your application!