Financial Controller (m/w/x)
Feuerfuchs-Brandschutz GmbH sucht: Financial Controller (m/w/x) in Wesel. Die Stelle ist als Vollzeit ausgeschrieben. veröffentlicht am 18.09.2026.
- Arbeitgeber
- Feuerfuchs-Brandschutz GmbH
- Ort
- Wesel
- Beschäftigungsart
- Vollzeit
- Veröffentlicht
- 18.09.2026
Aufgaben und Anforderungen: Financial Controller (m/w/x) bei Feuerfuchs-Brandschutz GmbH
Feuerfuchs is a specialist in sprinkler systems and water-spray fire-extinguishing systems, with optional foam injection. We design and install water-based fire-extinguishing systems in new and existing retail buildings, underground car parks, industrial premises, and logistics and production warehouses across a range of industries.
The role
The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the business's finance operations, including month-end and year-end reporting, German tax and statutory compliance, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and reporting to Group level. You will provide accurate financial insight to support strategic decision-making and implement the Finance Strategy in line with our company values, strategy, and operational goals.
You will report to the Feuerfuchs Managing Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group CFO.
Aufgaben
- Lead and manage the business's finance strategy and operations, including German taxation, regulation, legal and statutory compliance, and audits.
- Ensure finance reporting, policies, and procedures remain aligned with German legislative requirements, and guide team members in their fair and consistent application.
- Coordinate and oversee monthly management accounts, including analysis of balance-sheet items, financial statements, budgets, and cash flow.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring payments are made and received according to agreed schedules and processes.
- Reconcile the company's bespoke internal system with the finance system, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports, providing meaningful management information, analysis, and recommendations to support operations and reduce costs.
- Coordinate and present financial forecasts, budgets, market trends, and plans.
- Partner with project and operational teams to monitor financial performance, forecasts, project costs, margins, work in progress, and contract profitability.
- Build strong relationships across the business, identify commercial challenges, and provide analysis that supports decision-making.
- Challenge performance and drive positive change through accurate, timely insight into trends and results, escalating concerns to senior leadership.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and train Finance team members.
- Champion continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
- Identify and coordinate cost-saving opportunities and help optimise the supplier framework.
- Take ownership of ad hoc projects as required.
- Promote a positive HSEQ culture and a safe working environment.
- Support quality initiatives and ensure best-practice standards are maintained.
- Keep written documentation accurate, timely, legible, up to date, and compliant with GDPR.
Profil
- A degree in Finance, Economics, or a similar discipline.
- At least five years' experience in German taxation and legal and statutory compliance.
- At least five years' experience in financial reporting, P&L tracking, cost reduction, inventory control, management accounts, budget management, and cash-flow management within the contracting, engineering, or construction sector.
- Preferred experience in the fire safety, contracting, engineering, or construction sector.
- Strong knowledge of project accounting, including cost tracking, margin analysis, and work-in-progress management.
- A proven ability to partner with project teams to monitor financial performance, forecasts, and contract profitability.
- At least two years' experience managing, training, coaching, and mentoring finance professionals.
- Strong knowledge of German technical accounting.
- Fluency in German and English, with strong interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as financial management systems and software.
What you'll bring
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- The ability to work independently, multitask, and solve problems.
- A willingness to learn, progress, and take responsibility.
- The ability to prioritise effectively and manage a challenging workload.
- A flexible, adaptable, and can-do approach.
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability.
- A track record of building effective professional relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to managers.
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