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title: 'Senior Global Controller at Pergolux'
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# Senior Global Controller at Pergolux

- **Company:** Pergolux
- **Location:** Fulda, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pergolux/1ea370de-990a-4c73-bb17-65240b98352e

## Job description

As a Senior Global Controller, you will help build the financial foundation that supports PERGOLUX’s global expansion. You’ll work at the intersection of analysis, structure, and strategy — contributing directly to the financial clarity and operational excellence of a premium outdoor-living brand inspired by Scandinavian design. As we continue scaling across Europe, Australia, North America, and South America, your analytical mindset and precision will play a key role in strengthening our financial processes and insights.

## What You’ll Do

- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning.
- Perform variance analysis, KPI reporting, and ad-hoc financial evaluations.
- Maintain and enhance controlling processes, tools, and standardized reporting structures.
- Assist with liquidity planning and cash-flow forecasting in a high-growth environment.

## What You’ll Bring

- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Controlling — or relevant advanced training in accounting/controlling.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in controlling or finance.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of HGB or IFRS is advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured, solution-oriented working style.
- Experience working with Lucanet.

## Benefits

- Competitive Salary – Your success is rewarded with strong compensation.
- Real Ownership – Take meaningful responsibility in your role and directly influence key business outcomes.
- International Team – Collaborate with passionate colleagues across Europe, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Outdoor Lifestyle Discounts – Enjoy exclusive discounts on PERGOLUX products.
- Fast-Track Career Opportunities – As we scale quickly, you’ll have significant opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles.
- Team Culture – Be part of regular team events, retreats, and a culture that celebrates wins—big and small.
- Bike Leasing Program – Benefit from a sustainable and cost-effective bike leasing option to support commuting and an active lifestyle.
- Company Pension - Plan for a stable future.

How to Apply We look forward to receiving your application and resume! Learn more about life at PERGOLUX on [PERGOLUX LinkedIn](https://de.linkedin.com/company/pergolux) or apply via our [PERGOLUX Career Page](https://pergolux.de/pages/career?srsltid=AfmBOoqMCh9jNL9qC5tGgLuWpo5TAmYtSUWWGHgoJ4Z0SwntMuQEk_qE).

## About Pergolux

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Pergolux sells aluminum pergolas and winter gardens directly to consumers, aiming to transform outdoor living spaces globally.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Johannes Lauchenauer (Co‑founder & Chief Executive Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Online and Mail Order Retail / E‑commerce for outdoor living products
- **Target customers**: B2C (homeowners and property owners looking for premium, easy‑to‑assemble pergola and winter garden solutions)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We increase people’s quality of living by providing the best outdoor living experience in the world!” [pergolux.de](https://pergolux.de/pages/ueber-uns)

## Products & Services
- **Aluminum Pergolas**: Modular, DIY‑friendly pergola systems available in multiple sizes and styles, designed for durability and easy assembly.
- **Winter Gardens**: Enclosed outdoor extensions that enable year‑round use of outdoor spaces.
- **Accessories & Add‑ons**: Optional side panels, lighting, heating, and other components to customise the outdoor space.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 152 employees (+78.2% YoY); total funding or annual revenue not publicly reported, but company states it is “on the Autobahn to a billion EUR yearly revenue”. [pergolux.careers](https://pergolux.careers/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors or strategic partners publicly named.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce grew 78.2% year‑over‑year (from 59 to 152 employees). [linkedin.com/company/pergolux](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pergolux)
  - Monthly web traffic increased 159.1% year‑over‑year (210,902 monthly visits). [linkedin.com/company/pergolux](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pergolux)
  - Active job postings: 28 (down 26.3% month‑over‑month, but up 16.7% year‑over‑year). [linkedin.com/company/pergolux](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pergolux)
  - Headquartered in Berlin with offices in 14 countries including the US, UK, Canada, Chile, Norway, and Australia. [linkedin.com/company/pergolux](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pergolux)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Norwegian design heritage** combined with a direct‑to‑consumer e‑commerce model that keeps prices fair.
- **DIY‑friendly assembly** – products are engineered for customers to build themselves, reducing installation costs.
- **Global scale with local hubs** – physical offices in key markets allow for rapid customer support and logistics.
- **High growth momentum** – fast‑scaling team, rising web traffic, and ambitious revenue targets signal a strong market position.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global expansion**: Already operating in 14 countries, with continued hiring across sales, marketing, and operations to penetrate new markets.
- **Operational scaling**: Investing in logistics, warehousing, and order management to support rapid order volume growth.
- **Product innovation**: Iterating on pergola designs and accessories to maintain a competitive edge in outdoor living.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Move fast, break things” – a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where change is constant and employees are encouraged to take ownership and iterate quickly. [pergolux.careers](https://pergolux.careers/)
- **Work policy**: Predominantly onsite – 4 days per week in the office (8:30am – 5:00pm). Some teams/locations offer flexible hybrid or remote options (e.g., one week per year working from anywhere). [pergolux.careers](https://pergolux.careers/)
- **Visa/relocation**: The company does not offer work visa sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time. [pergolux.careers](https://pergolux.careers/)
- **Perks & benefits**: Team breakfasts, vibrant workplace, competitive compensation, and the chance to contribute to a business targeting €1B in revenue.
- **Hiring philosophy**: “We hire based on talent, not on experience.” Emphasis on drive, versatility, and adaptability over domain knowledge (e.g., “As long as you can spell pergolas, we can teach you the rest”). [pergolux.careers](https://pergolux.careers/)
- **Employee rating**: 4.3/5.0 (13 reviews) – Culture: 4.4, Career: 4.3, Compensation: 4.0, Work‑Life: 3.9. [linkedin.com/company/pergolux](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pergolux)

## Sources
1. [pergolux.careers](https://pergolux.careers/) – Careers site with FAQ, culture, and hiring process.
2. [linkedin.com/company/pergolux](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pergolux) – Company profile with employee count, growth, offices, and tech stack.
3. [builtin.com/company/pergolux](https://builtin.com/company/pergolux) – Job listings and office details.
4. [pergolux.de/pages/ueber-uns](https://pergolux.de/pages/ueber-uns) – About page with mission and values.
5. [pergolux.de](https://pergolux.de/) – Homepage with product overview.

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