Westfalia Fruit
Fresh Produce
SeniorFinancialController
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“Senior Financial Controller at Westfalia Fruit. Skills: Financial integrity safeguarding, Financial reporting, Financial planning, Forecasting, Profitability analysis, Compliance. Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with HGB/IFRS standards. Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts and liquidity plans to support business performance and cash flow management”
What You'll Achieve.
Safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation; Ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards; Delivering accurate and timely reporting; Supporting strategic decision-making; Contributing directly to financial transparency; Contributing to operational efficiency; Contributing to the overall financial performance of the business; Profitability improvement; Stock optimization
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyse and work with complex data; Identify risks and growth opportunities; Identify operational inefficiencies; Implement cost-saving measures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS, with practical experience in financial reporting and compliance, Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, ideally with a focus on Controlling, Solid experience in financial planning, forecasting, KPI analysis, and overall financial performance management, Experience in product costing and supporting cost control initiatives, Good understanding of cash flow management and core financial processes, Fluent in German and English (C1/C2)
Nice to Have
Familiarity with procurement within the fresh produce or food industry, Experience working with transport providers and handling quality claims, Basic understanding of import/export processes and tax-related documentation
What You'll Do.
Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with HGB/IFRS standards
Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts and liquidity plans to support business performance and cash flow management
Improve product contribution margin calculations and profitability analysis methodologies for deeper business insights
Assist in the development
and analysis of annual budgets using historical data and industry trends
Conduct performance analysis of customers
and operational activities to identify risks and growth opportunities
Deliver actionable financial insights and reports to support profitability improvement and strategic decision-making
Support process improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures
Develop and manage import evaluation and inventory analysis frameworks
and stock optimization reviews
Contribute to ad hoc finance projects
strategic planning sessions
and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with accounting, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and effective financial planning
Communication Scope
Fluent in German and English (C1/C2)
Full Job Description
**Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑** Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading **#avoexperts** and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa. **We’re looking for a Senior Financial Controller, to join our team in Munich, Germany.** As a Senior Financial Controller, you play a key role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation and ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards. You will be responsible for overseeing core financial activities, delivering accurate and timely reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. Your role will span a broad range of responsibilities, contributing directly to financial transparency, operational efficiency, and the overall financial performance of the business. **Responsibilities include:** * Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with HGB/IFRS standards. * Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts and liquidity plans to support business performance and cash flow management. * Improve product contribution margin calculations and profitability analysis methodologies for deeper business insights. * Collaborate with accounting, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and effective financial planning. * Assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual budgets using historical data and industry trends. * Conduct performance analysis of customers, products, sales channels, and operational activities to identify risks and growth opportunities. * Deliver ac
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