Finance Controller Germany

About BT

BT Group is the UK’s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers.

BT Group’s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive.

Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next – simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best.

We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country. Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country’s most important companies.

About the role

The Finance Customer Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial performance and controlling activities related to customer accounts in the specific region. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports commercial decision-making, and drives profitability analysis for key customers and business segments. You will provide and assure an effective controls framework for the customers in your region, driving compliance, standardisation and consistency of finance practices, and assuring adherence to BT policies and processes. This role combines strong financial expertise and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and value creation.

What you’ll be doing

The Finance Customer Controller is responsible for:

Controlling & Reporting
Ensure accuracy and completeness of customer-related financial data - track KPIs and explain variances vs. plan and prior periods
• Owning the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for assigned customers/regions - prepare and deliver monthly financial reports and dashboards related to customer performance.
• Ensure high-quality, transparent financial reporting and variance analysis by reviewing profitability, margins, and revenue trends.
• Drive continuous improvement of controlling processes and identify cost optimization opportunities

Cost & Margin Management
• Analyse customer-specific costs - identify risks and opportunities to improve customer profitability
• Drive cost control initiatives and margin improvement actions.

Process & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation of financial processes
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

Commercial support & partnering with the international teams
• Partner closely with the Commercial customer teams specifically global CAs.
• Act as in country point of contact for the customer commercial & finance teams - challenge and guide stakeholders to optimize financial outcomes.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Strong knowledge of standard controlling tools and methodologies incl. compliance and risk
• Solid expertise in finance and accounting, in particular in-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/IAS)
• Good knowledge of Oracle financial systems and SAP
• Financial & Data Analysis and insight
• Independent working style, high level of initiative, and strong resilience
• Experience working with virtual and international teams
• Fluent English, both written and spoken

• Financial Control Experience
• Experience working in a complex, matrix, commercial and international organisation

Our Package

• Cafeteria package - HUF 600,000/ year

• Performance-based bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Comprehensive private health care package for all the employees, which can be extended to family members

• Nursery support for mothers returning from maternity

• Extended paternity leave: 10+10 day fully paid days

• Commuting allowance

• Home office allowance

• Employee discount opportunities

Flexibility:

• Family-friendly culture

• Smart working approach (hybrid working model, 3 together, 2 wherever)