Financial Controller (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Finance Team, based in Vienna, plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health and strategic direction of the company across multiple locations and time zones. This dedicated team is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Beyond the numbers, the Finance Team collaborates closely with other departments to provide insights that drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth. With precision, integrity, and a forward-thinking mindset, our team helps create a stable foundation for innovation and long-term success across the company. ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Financial Controller (m/f/d) to join our Finance team, ideally based in the office in Vienna. Additional possibility is in Bratislava, Slovakia or in Zagreb, Croatia. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing financial processes, budgets, and forecasts while collaborating closely with departmental leaders. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and has experience bridging the gap between corporate frameworks and startup agility.

THE CHALLENGE

• Lead and manage budget and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with department heads to analyze, challenge, and optimize financial data.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Create and maintain advanced Excel-based financial models and reports.
• Develop investor-grade reporting, including materials for funding rounds and due diligence data rooms.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies.
• Drive process improvements and implement tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.

YOUR PROFILE
Required:

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel, including advanced modelling and data analysis.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working in a SaaS environment, preferably in a startup setting.
• Background in corporate finance, providing exposure to robust processes and tools.
• Hands-on experience with funding rounds, due diligence, and reporting to investors or venture capitalists is highly desirable.

Preferred:

• Proactive mindset with a passion for driving financial excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic outlook on financial planning.

OUR OFFER

• The opportunity to make an impact in a well-established big data SaaS scale-up
• Clients who are leading global institutions and companies
• Be part of a diverse team of highly motivated and like-minded individuals (we collaborate with colleagues from all around the world)
• Opportunity to shape your career through personal development plan supported by the growth opportunities
• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world 
• Flexible working time & hybrid work model with office in the center of Vienna (near Schwedenplatz)
• Vienna Transportation ticket
• Team activities

 
While we appreciate the option to work from home, we believe that coming together in person helps us grow stronger, share ideas, and tackle challenges as a team. Also through these connections we become better as individuals and as a company. That’s why we have established a hybrid working model.
  
The minimum monthly salary for this position is starting at € 4,200 gross, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.  OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our People & Culture Manager to understand your background and expectations.
• 1st Interview: Meet the hiring manager and showcase your real people skills.
• 2nd Interview: Meet the CEO with the team and get to know our working culture personally in our office. 
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3 weeks.
  
We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!