Financial Controller (m/f/d)
Location: Aachen / Hybrid

Salary Range: 70.000€-77.000€ per annum depending on experience.
VSOP: 10.000$ of virtual shares in FibreCoat.
Contract: Permanent. Full-time.

iO Associates are proud to be partnered with FibreCoat, a fast-growing scale-up revolutionising high-performance materials. We're seeking a Financial Controller (m/f/d) to partner closely with leadership and shape the finance function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and establish a fit-for-purpose controlling and reporting system - no corporate overhead, just what's needed to support agile decision-making.
Act as a sparring partner to the CFO and Engineering leaders at FibreCoat.
Lead budgeting processes, set up and manage cost centres, and implement cash flow planning and production cost tracking.
Take ownership of ERP system (currently Dynamics) - support its redesign and future automation and digitalisation efforts.
Liaise with production and operations teams to understand key cost drivers and enable financial transparency.
Coordinate and collaborate with the accounting team (external/internal), helping to shape accounting structure and workflows.
Drive reporting quality and consistency, prepare management dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a small or mid-sized company preferred - someone used to working independently on a variety of tasks.
Strong financial acumen: ability to create budgets, forecasts, cost models, and cash flow plans.
Hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset - not afraid to roll up sleeves, prioritise, and move fast.
Experience with ERP systems.
Business-level fluency in both German and English.