Senior Financial Controller

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Controller, to join our team in Munich, Germany.

As a Senior Financial Controller, you play a key role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation and ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards. You will be responsible for overseeing core financial activities, delivering accurate and timely reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. Your role will span a broad range of responsibilities, contributing directly to financial transparency, operational efficiency, and the overall financial performance of the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with HGB/IFRS standards.
• Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts and liquidity plans to support business performance and cash flow management.
• Improve product contribution margin calculations and profitability analysis methodologies for deeper business insights.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and effective financial planning.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual budgets using historical data and industry trends.
• Conduct performance analysis of customers, products, sales channels, and operational activities to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Deliver actionable financial insights and reports to support profitability improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Develop and manage import evaluation and inventory analysis frameworks, including cost, compliance, and stock optimization reviews.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects, strategic planning sessions, and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS, with practical experience in financial reporting and compliance.

• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a strong ability to analyse and work with complex data.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, ideally with a focus on Controlling.

• Solid experience in financial planning, forecasting, KPI analysis, and overall financial performance management.

• Experience in product costing and supporting cost control initiatives.

• Good understanding of cash flow management and core financial processes.

• Fluent in German and English (C1/C2), with strong communication skills.

• Advanced MS Excel skills, with a good command of Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint

Desirable

• Familiarity with procurement within the fresh produce or food industry.
• Experience working with transport providers and handling quality claims.
• Basic understanding of import/export processes and tax-related documentation.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday.
• In-house English course.
• Opportunities for further development within the company.
• Membership in the body & soul fitness centre (for a small fee).
• Free parking.
• Fresh fruit & coffee specialties.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.