Global Financial Controller (Business Assurance)

TL;DR

Global Financial Controller (Business Assurance): Global oversight of FP&A, management reporting and controlling for the Certification business with an accent on P&L performance, multinational financial compliance, and complex consolidation topics. Focus on driving global budgeting/reforecasting, supporting M&A due diligence and integration, and partnering with regional and global functions across cultures and time zones.

Company

hirify.global is a global testing, inspection and certification company focused on sustainability, quality and integrity.

Location

Location: Remote set-up; candidates must be based across Europe and hold a valid work permit for their country of residence.

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What you will do

• Lead global FP&A processes (budget KPIs, reforecast, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis) and deliver executive-ready reporting.
• Provide cross-functional financial analysis and business partnering to support corporate strategies and regional/global priorities.
• Own technical controlling topics including consolidations, transfer pricing, intercompany eliminations, multi-entity reporting, and foreign currency translation.
• Support and lead M&A activities: screening opportunities, challenging acquisition cases, performing financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
• Act as the main finance point of contact for Group Corporate Finance and for Country Business Managers and local finance teams on global requirements.
• Manage one direct report (FP&A Manager) and ensure high-quality outputs for decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, or business partnering in multi-regional corporate environments.
• Proven M&A experience including due diligence, integration processes, valuation, and supporting acquisition decisions.
• Advanced IFRS knowledge (and US GAAP where relevant) plus strong understanding of global compliance frameworks.
• Advanced financial systems and tools: Excel and BI; Oracle ERP experience required.
• Fluency in English plus a local language; German is a strong advantage.
• Work permit requirement: must hold a valid work permit for the country of residence and be based in Europe.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote set-up with a flexible schedule and hybrid model mentioned.
• Global multinational environment with colleagues across multiple continents.
• hirify.global university and Campus options for continuous learning.
• Benefits platform and long-term employee development focus.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with clear business principles (Integrity, HSE, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, Leadership).

Hiring process

• Submit CV in English.
• Screening based on work-permit eligibility and required experience in FP&A/controlling and M&A.
• Interviews to assess global leadership, technical finance depth, and cross-functional collaboration.