The rise of business partnering has transformed controlling into an internal advisory function, where value lies as much in the quality of the relationship with operational teams as in technical mastery of performance management tools. A Finance Business Partner within a business unit works directly with the regional or segment Managing Director, participates in operational committees and brings a financial perspective to day-to-day decisions. The Head of FP&A, meanwhile, manages the budgeting cycle, the medium-term planning process and the performance indicators monitored by the executive committee and the board.
Controlling, FP&A & Business Partnering
Controlling & FP&A Recruitment
Controlling and FP&A are at the heart of operational performance management. They translate strategy into actionable financial and operational indicators, structure budgets, manage forecasting cycles and provide insight for decisions on margins and investments. In complex organisations, these functions provide the direct link between finance and operations. Haussmann Executive Search supports recruitment across this entire spectrum, from Senior Controllers to Group Financial Controllers.
Increasingly Strategic Roles
Technical Expertise and Personality
Our consultants assess candidates on their technical expertise (operational consolidation tools, modelling, ERP and EPM platforms such as Anaplan, Tagetik or SAP BPC), experience in sectors comparable to the target position (flow-driven industries, services, PE-owned businesses, real estate operators and infrastructure), and the interpersonal qualities essential for a role that requires effective communication with operational teams and senior management. A combination of industrial and commercial controlling expertise is particularly sought after for senior Business Controller positions.
Positions We Cover
- Head of Controlling and Financial Controller
- Group Head of Controlling and Group Financial Controller
- Senior Business Controller and Senior Financial Controller
- Head of FP&A and Financial Planning & Analysis Director
- Finance Business Partner
- Head of Budgeting & Forecasting
- Performance Management Manager
- Industrial and Commercial Controlling Manager
- Projects & Investments Controlling Manager