(Regional) Controller (m/w/d)

cosnova? The name might be new to you – but you certainly know our brands essence and Catrice : they are available in more than 90 countries and together generate annual sales of around 1 billion euros. Today, we rank among the Top 10 in colour cosmetics – thanks to our 900+ dedicated employees worldwide. With passion and creativity, they continue to write our success story every day. As part of the Controlling team at cosnova, you will actively help steer a rapidly growing, international company. In a dynamic environment with increasing complexity, Controlling is a key success factor—providing decision-makers at all times with relevant, clear, and decision‑critical information and enabling agile management of growth. The role offers a broad range of responsibilities through close collaboration within the team and with numerous interfaces across the company. A particular focus is on preparing the budget and forecast as a cornerstone for the following year’s strategic direction—working closely with the Executive Board and management. Fulfilling responsibilities. A team that inspires. Independently prepare and present budget and forecast planning for an international hub (e.g. MENA or LatAm), including revenue planning, scenario analysis, and predictive analytics Holistically manage and analyze the regional profit and loss statement in close collaboration with the Hub Lead, including deriving concrete recommendations for action Plan and manage key cost blocks such as cost of goods sold (including assortment and portfolio decisions), as well as personnel and travel expenses Evaluate strategic and operational projects using profitability analyses and prepare ad‑hoc analyses to support management decision‑making Work closely with the Hub Lead on the further development of the regional strategy, and independently prepare and present decision‑making materials at top management level Actively contribute to monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP (HGB), ensuring high data quality for regional steering Continuously develop controlling systems (potentially as a key user), steering logic, and management reporting You bring the skills. We give you the space. Degree in Business Administration/Economics (or a comparable commercial qualification) Preferably at least four years of experience in controlling Industry experience in consumer goods (FMCG) is a plus Strong analytical skills and process understanding with an affinity for data‑driven analyses, scenario planning, and KPI development Structured, independent working style with initiative and a strong sense of responsibility Hands‑on mentality in a dynamic, international environment Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex topics in a clear, audience‑appropriate way Strong team player with openness to new topics and projects Fluent, very strong English skills (spoken and written) essential for the team and international setup, German is a plus, also Spanish, Arabic or French are advantageous Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel; good SAP and BI knowledge (e.g., Infor BI and/or Tableau) advantageous Exciting work. Benefits that matter. For your rest: in addition to 30 vacation days per year, you will receive four weeks of paid special leave (sabbatical) in your seventh year with the company. For your future: take advantage of our cosnovAcademy with its wide range of training opportunities. For your office life: look forward to a modern, stylish workplace, free lunch on Mondays and Fridays, and complimentary underground parking. For every stage of life: company pension plan, in‑house gym, job ticket, subsidy for childcare costs, and many team events. This is just a few of our benefits. Check out the rest at: At cosnova, we value personality, talent and team spirit – not age, origin, gender, skin colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr cosnova GmbH