Steering and developing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to align with growth and company goals., Analyzing financial developments, conducting variance analyses, and deriving actionable recommendations for the business., Developing and strengthening internal control mechanisms to identify risks early and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards., Supporting annual financial audits according to HGB, accompanying audits, and coordinating the implementation of necessary measures from a controlling perspective., Creating meaningful financial reports (e.g., P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) to ensure transparency of the company's financial performance., Utilizing data and KPIs to identify potential and derive financial steering impulses., Collaborating closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to integrate financial insights into corporate management., Preparing decision-making bases for senior leadership and ensuring strategic decisions are data-driven., Supporting and developing colleagues in the finance and controlling environment, fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement., Driving process optimizations and introducing new tools, methods, and best practices to sustainably increase efficiency and quality.