Financial Controller w/m/d

Our Business Unit Real Assets is looking for a role in the Financial Management Controlling Group (FMCG) in Frankfurt am Main. You already have professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in the real estate sector, and now wish to take on new challenges at one of the leading global asset managers? Then become part of our multi‑person FMCG team!

You will supply our clients as well as fund and asset management with fund and asset models, planning, and budgets. Additionally, you will prepare internal and external reports, conduct performance measurements, analyses, and controls (variance analysis), and create reports for risk controlling.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Reporting & Dashboards: Prepare and review periodic finance and accounting reports for regulated real estate vehicles, including ad‑hoc internal and external reports.
• Portfolio & Planning Coordination: Manage portfolio planning processes, create planning schedules, and provide commentary on portfolio results.
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Develop forecasts and variance analyses using IT tools (including IFRS and cash flow aspects).
• Service Provider Oversight & Data Quality: Coordinate external providers (Property Managers, Corporate Managers, Fund Service Providers), ensure accurate and timely data, and maintain standard reporting templates.
• Compliance & Data Management: Ensure global data availability and reinforce risk management aligned with compliance objectives.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Business Administration (Finance or Real Estate)
• Experience in Accounting, tax items as VAT/CIT/WHT compliance matters, qualification ideally within an operational/financial reporting role (HGB, IFRS, German Tax GAAP, LUX GAAP), with exposure to/understanding of Real Estate
• Experience in audit and financial control in Real Estate, Asset Management and/or Project Management
• Confident use of IT (especially advanced Excel) and excellent analytical skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English & German
• Resilient and organized, able to stay focused and productive under tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills, reliability and team player

About the Company

As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers has officially joined the BNP Paribas group through BNP Paribas Cardif. This marks the opening of new horizons as we integrate into a leading European banking and financial‑services group. We are creating a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets under management, positioning us among the top players in long‑term savings and investment management.

• This new scale gives us a stronger voice in the industry, especially around sustainability leadership, where both AXA IM and BNPP AM rank in the global top 5 (Share Action).
• By uniting two established firms, we offer employees the opportunity to be part of a purpose‑led organisation with a long‑term strategic outlook and strong group backing.

What We Offer

The integration creates expanded career paths and opportunities across various entities, asset classes, and regions.

Opportunities for our people: A unified vision for a leading European asset manager with €1.5 trillion in assets, fostering a culture of fairness and inclusion.

Solutions for our clients: A global platform delivering tailored investment solutions with a client‑focused approach.

Innovation: Utilizing emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and foster creativity.

Pathways to sustainability: Embedding sustainability in operations with a commitment to responsible investment.

Cultural integration: Merging two client‑centric cultures focused on performance, collaboration, and diversity.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Insurance