FREELANCE // Interim COO Controller (m/f/d) // Koblenz (Hybrid)
About the project
I am currently seeking an experienced Interim COO Controller (m/f/d) for one of my clients, to start on August 9th. The role acts as a strategic financial business partner to the COO and executive leadership team, driving value creation, operational efficiency, month-end closings, project controlling, and rolling forecasts within a dynamic environment.
Here are the key details:
- Position: Interim COO Controller (m/f/d)
- Start: 10.08.2026
- Workload: Full-time
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: Koblenz (Hybrid setup: 2 days office / 3 days remote)
- Language: Business fluent in German and English
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic business partner to the COO and leadership team, challenging performance drivers to align operational decisions with value creation, efficiency, and growth
- Drive month-end and period-end closing processes (including accruals and provisions), ensuring reliable, fast, and decision-relevant financial results
- Perform sound variance analyses (Plan vs. Actual vs. Forecast), identify risks & opportunities, and derive actionable recommendations for revenue, cost, and margin management
- Lead budgeting and the development of (rolling) forecasts to create transparency for forward-looking resource planning and targeted investment decisions
- Oversee cost center and cost object accounting (allocations, recharges) and manage project controlling (business cases, capex/opex differentiation, tracking of benefits)
Requirements
- Relevant professional experience in controlling as a business partner within software, healthcare, or dynamic tech-driven environments (ideally with COO/Operations exposure)
- Completed degree in Business Administration/Economics (focus on Controlling/Finance) or a commercial qualification with high-level controlling certification
- Proven track record in personnel cost & FTE planning, project controlling, and operating within international matrix or shared-service setups
- Confident user of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools; hands-on knowledge of Tagetik is a strong plus
- Strong analytical mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, and initial leadership experience (or willingness to guide a small team)
- Full professional proficiency in both German and English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Interested?
Are you currently available, and does this align with your skills? If so, please feel free to contact me at v.wolf@wematch.de with your profile and hourly rate!
Contact me
I look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Viktoria Wolf