Description

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

At BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, we are proud to play a part in the solar energy revolution, with our global supplier relations, we supply installers with high-quality solar components and offer a level of customer service that is unrivaled within the solar wholesale industry. Our global and local expertise means we understand the breadth of challenges that solar installers face.

About the role: We are looking for a Senior Group Financial Controller who will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic decision-making across our global operations. You will be responsible for controlling financial data, processes, and reporting, working closely with local entities, finance teams, and IT/data teams. This is an exciting role where you will deep dive into the data to understand what impacts our financial performance across our different markets.

  • You manage and improve the accuracy of financial data across entities and systems
  • You ensure timely and accurate reporting under local GAAP and IFRS standards
  • You oversee budgeting and spend tracking for global functions
  • You lead transfer pricing calculations and true-ups for global projects and internal cost allocations
  • You prepare monthly board-level financial presentations and support strategic decision-making
  • You control various financial processes and policies, ensuring compliance and consistency
  • You collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor financial processes

  • You hold a degree in finance and have several years of experience in financial controlling, ideally in a global environment
  • You bring expertise in financial controlling, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • You have deep knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, and some understanding of transfer pricing and VAT regulations
  • You are experienced in an ERP system, e.g. SAP, Netsuite, AP Plus or similar
  • You have a ability to collaborate across international teams and coordinate cross-functional projects
  • You are fluent in English; German is a strong plus
  • You possess excellent communication skills and can present complex financial data clearly and effectively
  • You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and compliance

  • We care about you: if there are any problems, we will do everything we can to support you – no one is left out in the cold with us
  • Further training opportunities via internal and external training courses
  • Flexible working hours, mobile working days and modern workplace equipment
  • Discounted online shopping
  • Subsidy for public transport “Deutschland Ticket” und JobRad
  • Last but not least: you are driving forward the energy transition as part of a great team and ensuring that our future becomes a little greener
  • Do you want to change the future with us? Great! Then apply now.