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Senior Controller (f/m/d)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in Controlling or FPA, ideally in a digital marketplace or e-commerce environment
  • Solid controlling expertise across the full breadth: cost and PL controlling, reporting and variance analysis, as well as planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
  • Ability to translate complex financial relationships into clear, actionable recommendations and communicate them convincingly
  • Experience with ERP/consolidation systems (e.g. LucaNet, DATEV), BI tools (Qlik, Tableau or similar), and planning tools (Pigment, Board or similar)

Responsibilities

  • Translate operational KPI developments into PL, EBITDA, and cash impact, and prepare well-founded executive and board materials including commentary
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes, steer budgets together with the business units, and develop driver-based financial models
  • Create transparency around OPEX, payment costs, regional contribution margin accounting, and profitability analyses
  • Support the monthly and quarterly close from a controlling perspective, comment on cost and earnings developments, and further develop management and business-unit reporting

Key facts

  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Business Controller
  • English, German

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Budgeting
  • Problem Reporting
  • Communication

About the company

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Chrono24

E-commerce & Online Marketplaces

Chrono24 is the number one address for luxury watches. More than 25 million people search our website for the watch of their desire every month. From a classic automatic watch to a rare collector’s piece, you can find more than 500,000 ticking masterpieces on Chrono24. The Global Home of Luxury Watch Enthusiasts Our goal is to offer luxury watch fans a safe and secure platform for buying and selling watches. It should feel like a second home where they can explore their passion. We are committed to our customers and hold ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to security, trust, and comfort. We aspire to be not only the largest but also the most appealing online marketplace for luxury timepieces. We want to be your go-to location for all things high-end watches or, as we like to say, "the global home of luxury watch enthusiasts." The Global Marketplace “Made in Germany” For almost 20 years now, we have been completely reshaping the international market for luxury watches. On Chrono24, more than 35,000 professional dealers and private sellers from all over the world offer more than 500,000 watches. With contents in 22 languages, our website attracts more than 500,000 visitors every day. Of course, you can also access Chrono24 on your smartphone or tablet – about 8 million users have already downloaded our iOS and Android apps. But not only can our platform be reached from all corners of the globe, but our team also entails a diverse blend of international flair and German ingenuity. From our headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany, and regional offices in Berlin, Freiburg, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York City and Miami, more than 500 account managers, developers, project managers, and other creative minds enable you to not only find the watch you’re looking for quickly but also to purchase it safely.

Company details

IndustryE-commerce & Online Marketplaces
Company size201 - 500

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Chrono24 is the world's leading marketplace for luxury watches, bringing together watch enthusiasts, collectors, dealers, and buyers from all over the world every day. As a Senior Controller, you'll be part of our Controlling team and actively help shape Chrono24's financial steering. You'll ensure that operational developments are translated into financial impact, take ownership of ongoing cost and P&L controlling including monthly and quarterly reporting, develop scalable controlling and planning processes, and support the Management Board in data-driven decision-making. This role gives you the opportunity to substantially advance our controlling structures — from cost transparency all the way to integrated planning.


What you can expect

  • Financial Steering & Decision Support: You translate operational KPI developments into P&L, EBITDA, and cash impact, and prepare well-founded executive and board materials including commentary
  • Planning, Forecasting & Budget Steering: You drive budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes, steer budgets together with the business units, and develop driver-based financial models as well as integrated cash and working capital planning
  • Cost & Profitability Transparency: You create transparency around OPEX, payment costs, regional contribution margin accounting, and profitability analyses
  • Reporting & Month-End Close: You support the monthly and quarterly close from a controlling perspective, comment on cost and earnings developments, and further develop management and business-unit reporting
  • Systems, Automation & AI: You drive the integration of financials into our data landscape, automate manual processes, and develop AI-supported analysis and commentary workflows
  • Financial Governance: You ensure consistent financial logic (segments, P&L structure, forecast logic) in alignment with BI and Accounting

What sets you apart

  • At least 5 years of experience in Controlling or FP&A, ideally in a digital marketplace or e-commerce environment
  • Solid controlling expertise across the full breadth: cost and P&L controlling, reporting and variance analysis, as well as planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis
  • Ability to translate complex financial relationships into clear, actionable recommendations and communicate them convincingly
  • Experience with ERP/consolidation systems (e.g. LucaNet, DATEV), BI tools (Qlik, Tableau or similar), and planning tools (Pigment, Board or similar)
  • Self-starter mentality, structured way of working, and enthusiasm for actively developing processes and structures
  • Very good English skills, German is a plus

What we offer

  • A strategically relevant position with real room to shape and build
  • A dynamic, international environment backed by well-known Private Equity investors
  • A modern work environment with flexible hours and hybrid working
  • A benefits app with a monthly allowance of €80 for sports, childcare, or flexible mobility
  • Free lunch that gives you energy and brings the team together
  • A permanent contract with long-term development opportunities
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Additional days off on December 24th and 31st
  • The option to work up to 20 days per year from abroad

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