Financial Controller

MediaMarktSaturn•Rotterdam, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

As Financial Controller Specialist at MediaMarkt, you will coordinate budgeting and forecasting for the Benelux region, working with internal stakeholders and headquarters in Germany to support accurate financial planning, reliable reporting, and alignment across the business. The position is based at MediaMarkt’s headquarters in Rotterdam and is a full-time role with 40 working hours. You will coordinate budget and forecast cycles, consolidate input from stakeholders, and ensure P&L and Balance Sheet figures are accurately entered into relevant systems. You will support monthly closing by preparing, analyzing, and reporting P&L results; analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts; and contribute to regular reporting packages for headquarters. The role also involves maintaining internal controls and recurring controlling routines, coordinating with Germany on financial processes, and identifying process improvements and contributing to ad hoc analyses and projects. MediaMarkt describes its culture as dynamic, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and focused on technology, diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. It offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, responsibility to shape the role, and various employee perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or accounting.
Strong Excel skills and experience with financial models and reporting systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proactive, solution-oriented attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
Flexibility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, wholesale, or logistics.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support budgeting and forecasting cycles for the Benelux region, gathering and consolidating input from stakeholders.
Ensure P&L and Balance Sheet budget and forecast figures are accurately uploaded to relevant systems and aligned with agreed financial plans.
Serve as a key contact for budget and forecasting topics, following up with stakeholders to gather input, validate assumptions, and deliver information on time.
Coordinate with headquarters in Germany on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and related financial processes.
Participate in monthly closing by preparing, analyzing, and reporting P&L results.
Analyze variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, identify key drivers, and share insights with the controlling team and stakeholders.
Support accurate and timely preparation of regular financial reporting packages for headquarters in Germany.
Maintain strong internal controls and efficient daily, weekly, and monthly controlling routines.
Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and projects.