n8n is hiring a Senior Controller / FP&A Analyst (Remote Europe)

n8n is hiring a Senior Controller / FP&A Analyst to partner with the business and provide financial insights that unlock sustainable growth. You'll be the first dedicated Controller, joining a collaborative, 120+ person remote-first team that values autonomy and building lean, AI-first foundations.

What You'll Do

• Own and improve financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages (P&L, cash flow, KPIs) for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Deliver budget vs. actual analysis down to department level, providing variance insights and commentary.
• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts processes across the company.
• Partner with GTM teams to analyze funnel performance, CAC, and campaign ROI.
• Conduct ad hoc business analysis and modeling for compensation, hiring, or capacity planning.
• Proactively deliver financial insights that help teams improve performance and hit goals.
• Contribute to consolidation, VAT declarations, transfer pricing, and audit preparation.
• Help design and implement scalable finance processes and tooling for growth.
• Support ERP/reporting system enhancements to improve data quality and automation.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or strategic finance, including 2–3+ years in fast-paced tech or SaaS environments.
• Fluent in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Confident in tracking budgets, building forecasts, and analyzing financial performance.
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Datev, NetSuite, Odoo) and planning/reporting tools (e.g. Abacum, Causal, Pigment).
• Understand key GTM metrics like CAC, payback, funnel efficiency, and retention.
• Comfortable working with People, Sales, Marketing, and Leadership teams.
• Detail-oriented with clear communication.
• Effective communication across written and verbal channels, at all levels.
• Curious with strong business sense.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in audit, advisory, or investment banking.
• Familiar with product-led growth metrics and strategy.
• Experience using Python to enhance workflows.
• Tech-savvy, experimenting with tools and seeking automation opportunities.
• Experience with VAT, transfer pricing, or IFRS.
• Experience working in async-first, distributed teams.

Technical Stack

• Excel, Google Sheets
• Datev, NetSuite, Odoo
• Abacum, Causal, Pigment
• Python

Team & Environment

You will be the first dedicated Controller at n8n, joining a collaborative, 120+ person remote-first team that values autonomy, experimentation, and empowering others.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation.
• Equity ownership.
• Work/life balance: 30 days of vacation plus public holidays in Europe; 15 vacation days, 8 sick days plus public holidays in the US.
• Health & wellness: comprehensive benefits according to local country norms, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Future planning: pension contributions or a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Financial security: disability insurance, life & AD&D coverage.
• €1K (or equivalent) per year for career growth on courses, books, events, or coaching.
• Regular hackathons.
• Remote-first team with regular off-sites.
• $100 per month to support open source projects.
• High transparency and ambitious, kind culture.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position based in Europe.

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.