Head of Controlling

Head of Controlling PE-Backed Insurance Business

Role

A private equity-backed insurance business is seeking an experienced Head of Controlling to lead the financial planning performance management and controlling function during a period of growth and operational development. Reporting directly to the CFO the role will play a key part in driving transparency financial performance and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

The successful candidate will operate as a strategic finance partner to both operational leadership and shareholders helping to enhance reporting quality forecasting accuracy and overall business performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the controlling and FP&A function across budgeting forecasting reporting and financial analysis
• Developing and enhancing management reporting KPI frameworks and performance dashboards
• Delivering timely and accurate monthly reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity stakeholders
• Driving profitability cost optimisation and operational performance initiatives across the business
• Supporting strategic planning scenario modelling and business case analysis
• Partnering closely with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and accountability
• Leading the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and capital planning activities
• Improving controlling processes systems and automation capabilities
• Coordinating with accounting actuarial and operational teams to ensure high-quality financial information
• Supporting financing M&A integration and exit readiness initiatives where required
• Leading and developing the controlling team within a fast-paced performance-oriented environment

Candidate

The successful candidate will be an analytically strong and commercially minded finance professional with experience in insurance or financial services environments ideally within investor-backed or transformation-driven businesses.

Key requirements include:

• Proven experience in a Head of Controlling FP&A leadership or senior controlling role
• Strong background within insurance insurtech or broader financial services environments
• Experience working within PE-backed investor-led or high-performance organisations is highly advantageous
• Strong expertise in financial planning forecasting and management reporting
• Excellent analytical and business partnering capabilities
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights
• Experience improving reporting processes systems and financial transparency
• Strong stakeholder management skills with exposure to executive leadership and investors
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments
• Advanced Excel and finance systems/BI tool capabilities
• Fluent German and English language skills preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing investor-backed business in a highly visible finance leadership role with significant exposure to strategic decision-making and value creation initiatives.