Head of Financial Planning, Controlling & Billing

Verisk

Head of Finance responsible for financial planning and strategic business decisions at Verisk Germany. Leading finance team and collaborating with senior management for company growth.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeCologne • 🇩🇪 GermanyLead💰 €104,000 - €130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a strong focus on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead finance teams, drive change initiatives, and collaborate effectively with senior management in dynamic environments.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Team Leadership And DevelopmentFinancial Metrics And KPIsChange ManagementBusiness-Fluent German And English

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Hard Skills

ForecastingBudgetingFinancial AnalysisPerformance IndicatorsFinancial StatementsData-Driven Decision-MakingCorporate ManagementStrategic Business PartnershipERP Transformation

Soft Skills

Proactive Work StyleAnalytical SkillsDynamic Situation Management

Industry Keywords

International OrganizationsMatrix StructuresFinance Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You steer the company’s financial future – taking responsibility for forecasting, budgeting and planning processes for our Germany business.
You actively shape corporate decisions – acting as a strategic business partner in close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Technology and Senior Management.
You create transparency – by analyzing financial metrics, performance indicators and financial statements and deriving concrete recommendations for action.
You take ownership – holding both functional and disciplinary responsibility for the leadership and development of our Finance team.
You drive change – by successfully leading and supporting our ERP transformation and other finance initiatives.
You identify growth opportunities – and evaluate new business initiatives from both financial and strategic perspectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in FP&A or a comparable finance leadership role
Solid understanding of financial statements, financial metrics (KPIs) and corporate management
Several years of experience in leading and developing teams
Experience working with senior management or as part of an executive leadership team
Experience in international organizations with matrix structures
High willingness to drive change and the ability to act confidently in dynamic situations
Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills and a proactive work style
Business-fluent German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours & flextime – plan your workday to suit your life
Mobile working – work flexibly from the office and from home
30 days of annual leave – for rest, balance and recharge
Comprehensive preventive healthcare – e.g., free eye exams, vaccination offers and other preventive health checks
Germany-wide public transport pass (Deutschlandticket) for only €20 employee contribution – travel comfortably, sustainably and affordably
Bicycle leasing after the probationary period – stay mobile and environmentally friendly outside of work
Company pension plan – with an employer contribution that increases with your length of service
Corporate Benefits – exclusive employee discounts with many well-known brands, online shops and leisure providers