Senior Financial Controller – Cost Controller (all genders)

##### About tonies:

tonies is the globally leading interactive audio platform for children with more than 10 million Tonieboxes and 125 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes around 1,400 Tonies in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.

Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.

##### Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership and analysis of cost center performance for PEX, OPEX, and Marketing functions.
• Develop detailed cost tracking and forecasting models to ensure spending transparency across functions.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of the Group’s P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Provide clear insights and recommendations to budget owners on spend optimization.
• Lead cost elements of budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Prepare variance analyses, cost reports, and management dashboards to track performance vs. targets.
• Preparing and presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses to senior management.
• Collaborating closely with various departments to ensure the financial integrity and efficiency of business processes.
• Conducting and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in financial processes and systems.
• Act as a key user for group reporting tools; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is an advantage but not mandatory.

##### What we are looking for:

• A completed degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or comparable field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in financial controlling.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards according to HGB and IFRS.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Business Central, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for numbers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• A proactive and independent work style, combined with strong teamwork capabilities.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written. German a plus.

##### Why tonies?

• Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

##### Good to know:

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lisa Weyers

Talent Acquisition Manager