Company overview
We are seeking a driven and experienced Financial Controller to join our client’s expanding team. The client is an innovative company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with satellite offices in Washington, D.C., and Nairobi. It specializes in providing forward-looking data and insights on global consumer demand. Its clients include leading organizations in the FMCG, retail, and financial services industries. The company operates on a subscription-based model, offering strategic intelligence tools that support data-driven decision-making.
| Position Title | Financial Controller |
| Level | Skilled Non-Management |
| Language Skills | English (C1) |
| Professional Skills | - 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. - Experience working in a SaaS environment, preferably in a startup setting (Post Series-A). - 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. - Fluent in English (C1), both written and spoken. |
| Location | Zagreb |
| Education (min) | Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is typically required. |
| Willingess to Travel (%) | 20 |
| Reports to | VP Operations & Finance |
| Sector | Finance department |
| Contract | Permanent |
Role Description
This role is key to driving financial excellence within a dynamic and evolving organization. The Financial Controller will work closely with leadership across departments to ensure effective financial management and planning. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, strategic, and comfortable balancing structure with startup agility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and execution of budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Analyze and optimize financial performance in partnership with departmental leads
- Deliver insightful financial reporting and recommendations for strategic decisions
- Maintain and improve financial models and reporting tools
- Prepare materials for investor updates, due diligence processes, and funding activities
- Support the implementation of scalable financial tools and process improvements
Competencies
- Proactive and results-driven approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Personal Characteristics
- Goal-oriented and accountable
- Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
- Motivated by challenges and open to innovation
- Capable of quickly integrating into new and complex projects