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Controlling Business Partner

Frankfurt am Main - Hybrid
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your mission

Join our Finance team and help turn data into decisions! You will play a key role in driving business performance through insightful financial analysis, planning and reporting. Working closely with business leaders and the wider finance team, you'll help transform financial data into actionable recommendations, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to the company's continued growth and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities would look like this:
  • Provide accurate and decision-relevant financial data analysis and perform detailed variance analysis to measure performance and help achieve the company’s goals.
  • Partner with business functions to assist with budget planning, monthly budget analysis, forecasting, ad-hoc modeling, and to support their respective headcount and cost management needs
  • Collaborate closely with entire Controlling team to build the company budget, understand budget variances, track key operational and financial metrics, and to produce the monthly and quarterly management reporting packages as well as regular forecast updates.
  • Drive growth, transparency and operational improvements across the team and the Company, based on a thorough understanding of the operational drivers of business functions.
  • Work closely with the larger finance function to provide Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) input and advice to maximize the accuracy and flow of data

Your profile

Must Have
  • 3+ years combined relevant experience in controlling, FP&A, corporate finance, strategic planning, or management consulting with a sound understanding of financial statements and the interdependencies between profit & loss statement, balance sheet, and cashflow.  
  • Talent for financial modeling as well as data analysis & reporting backed up by excellent knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets, MS PowerPoint/Slides skills, and AI competencies
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, to juggle multiple priorities, and to stay flexible through growth and change
  • High analytical skills, strong numerical proficiency, good problem-solving skills as well as strong collaboration skills in international cross-functional teams.
  • Approach work with curiosity, an eye for detail, strong initiative, and a “roll up your sleeves” mentality
Nice to Have
  • Has a strong passion for B2B SaaS
  • Proven track record of driving growth and scaling a business, ideally in a Private Equity backed environment.
  • Proficiency in German and/or Finnish is a plus+

Why us?

As Controlling Business Partner you will be responsible for initiating and managing our strategic processes. You will also support functional areas in analyzing and interpreting business data and make specific recommendations for action. You will take on a very important position and work closely with management.

Our Benefits

We could tell you about the 30 vacation days, or that self-managed, flexible hours and remote work are part of the deal. But honestly? That’s just standard.
Here’s what makes working with us extra special:
  • Work from (almost) anywhere– Take your job with you on a workation and get inspired by new places.
  • Time for growth– A career framework to support your professional and personal growth with up to 6 extra days off per year for your development.
  • Social Day– One paid day per year to give back: volunteer, support a cause, or attend an environmental event.
  • Bike leasing– Stay fit and sustainable.We’ll handle the contract and insurance.
  • Pick your perk– Choose the benefit that fits your life best: fitness membership, public transport pass, retirement plan, or a monthly bonus.
Hybrid work is a natural part of how we operate, but we also believe in the power of coming together. That’s why we regularly connect in the office - whenever it makes sense.
And that’s just the beginning. Ask us what else is waiting for you!

Your contact person

Send us your application, including your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, directly through our online portal via the "Apply for this job" button. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Birgit Busch.

We ask for your understanding that MATRIX42 can only accept applications online via the applicant portal in connection with our applicant management system due to the currently valid EU data protection regulations.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all genders and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

About us

We are the European choice in intelligent service management – built on trust, powered by people!
 
At Matrix42, we empower organizations to digitalize and automate their everyday work. With our platform, customers manage IT and business processes, assets, endpoints, and identities seamlessly—driving productivity, agility, security, and a better employee experience. Through integrated solutions and automation, we enable modern digital workplaces and true self-service.
Join a diverse team of over 600 professionals across Europe who are shaping the future of service management every day.
Our culture is built on a strong, value-based performance mindset—because success is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it. Guided by our four core values, we bring our vision to life every day:
  • We love customers – we put customer success at the heart of everything we do
  • Make it happen – we take ownership, act with speed, and turn ideas into impact
  • Better every day – we continuously learn, improve, and push boundaries
  • With respect – we collaborate with trust, openness, and appreciation for each other
Together, these values define our high-performance culture—one that is customer-centric, growth-minded, and built on collaboration. We support your personal and professional development through clear goals, continuous feedback, and opportunities to grow, helping you reach your full potential.
 
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or identity.