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Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)
full-timeSofia

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Location

Sofia

Type

full-time

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About this role

At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.  


The OPEX Controller supports the financial planning, reporting, and cost‑monitoring activities for the assigned Cost Centers. Working closely with Cost Center owners, the role contributes to budgeting and forecasting cycles, prepares financial analyses, and ensures accurate and transparent financial data. This position is designed to build foundational Controlling skills through hands‑on support of daily, monthly, and quarterly financial processes.


About the Role



  • Act as a financial business partner to Cost Center owners and management, providing analysis and decision‑making support

  • Lead and support Budget, Forecast, and Long‑Term Planning cycles and report financial performance vs. targets

  • Monitor and control Cost Center spending, ensuring alignment with approved budgets

  • Coordinate monthly accruals and perform variance analysis for assigned cost areas

  • Support intercompany recharge processes, including collecting and validating allocation inputs

  • Review and approve purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure budget compliance

  • Contribute to Controlling projects and process improvements


About You



  • Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost control processes

  • Ability to work accurately with financial data and perform structured variance checks

  • Experience supporting monthly reporting, planning cycles, and Cost Center analysis

  • Advanced Excel skills and willingness to learn additional financial tools

  • Clear and professional communication to collaborate with Cost Center owners and internal stakeholders

  • Organized approach to recurring tasks, with growing independence and accountability

  • Proactive, curious mindset with the ability to contribute to process improvements and work cross‑functionally


We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!  


* NB: Please submit your resume in English!


What We Offer



  • Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family. 

  • Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year. 

  • Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life. 

  • Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members. 

  • Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills. 

  • Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career. 


To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career




Why Join Flix?


At Flix, you’ll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.


If you’re ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you! 



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Other facts

Tech stack
Budgeting,Forecasting,Accruals,Cost Control,Financial Analysis,Variance Analysis,Excel,Communication,Organization,Proactivity,Process Improvement

About Flix

Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 80 million yearly travelers in 40+ countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç.

By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide.

Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards.

This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion.

Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet.

Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes.

Check out https://flix.careers/ to see how you can join our team.
For our legal imprint click here: https://global.flixbus.com/legal-notice

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Software Development
Founding Year: 2011

What you'll do

  • The OPEX Controller supports financial planning, reporting, and cost-monitoring activities for assigned Cost Centers. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring accurate financial data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) do at Flix?

As a Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) at Flix, you will: the OPEX Controller supports financial planning, reporting, and cost-monitoring activities for assigned Cost Centers. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring accurate financial data..

Why join Flix as a Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)?

Flix is a leading Software Development company.

Is the Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) position at Flix remote?

The Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) position at Flix is based in Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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