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