
Master the art of juggling numbers
Finance & Controlling
Financial clarity is the foundation of every successful organization. With further training in finance and controlling, you will develop the skills to manage budgets, analyze processes, and prepare decisions based on solid data.

Master the art of juggling numbers
Financial clarity is the foundation of every successful organization. With further training in finance and controlling, you will develop the skills to manage budgets, analyze processes, and prepare decisions based on solid data.
Finance & Controlling: Creating value from data.
Finance and controlling professionals plan budgets, review key performance indicators, and design processes to ensure transparency and efficiency. They use modern tools to analyze large volumes of data and present information in a way that enables strategic decision-making. As a commercial clerk (m/f/d), you are at the heart of developing reports and building dashboards. As a specialist in financial digitalization (m/f/d), you combine traditional tasks with new technologies. Your daily work is structured, analytical, and varied, always with the goal of turning numbers into tangible impact. Starting your journey into the world of finance and controlling at velpTEC takes you where numbers reveal their strategic importance and growth is built on solid budgets. You will acquire skills that combine classic financial processes with digital thinking, opening up a wide range of career opportunities.



Finance & Controlling: Creating value from data.
Finance and controlling professionals plan budgets, review key performance indicators, and design processes to ensure transparency and efficiency. They use modern tools to analyze large volumes of data and present information in a way that enables strategic decision-making. As a commercial clerk (m/f/d), you are at the heart of developing reports and building dashboards. As a specialist in financial digitalization (m/f/d), you combine traditional tasks with new technologies. Your daily work is structured, analytical, and varied, always with the goal of turning numbers into tangible impact. Starting your journey into the world of finance and controlling at velpTEC takes you where numbers reveal their strategic importance and growth is built on solid budgets. You will acquire skills that combine classic financial processes with digital thinking, opening up a wide range of career opportunities.

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Lohn- und Gehaltsbuchhalter mit Lexware und DATEV:in
Du wirst in 10 Wochen zum Lohn- und Gehaltsbuchhalter mit Lexware und DATEV und beherrschst alle Schritte von Datenschutz bis Abrechnung.
Spezialist für Digitalisierung im Rechnungswesen
Du wirst zum digitalen Spezialisten im Rechnungswesen und automatisierst Buchführung, Controlling und Reporting mit KI- und Cloud-Technologien.
Finanzbuchhaltung und Unternehmensorganisation mit Lexware
Du erwirbst praxisnahes Know-how in Finanzbuchhaltung, Controlling und Unternehmensorganisation – inklusive sicherer Anwendung von Lexware für deine effiziente Buchhaltung.
Finanzbuchhaltung mit Lexware und Material- und Absatzwirtschaft
Du erwirbst umfassende Kenntnisse in Finanzbuchhaltung mit Lexware und Material- sowie Absatzwirtschaft. So steuerst du Prozesse effizient und triffst Entscheidungen auf einer fundierten Datenbasis.
Datenspezialist:in im internen Rechnungswesen
Du wirst Datenspezialist:in im internen Rechnungswesen und lernst, wie du mit KI-gestützten Lösungen Buchhaltung, Controlling und Reporting effizient gestaltest.
Referent:in für Externes und Internes Rechnungswesen
Als Referent:in für externes und internes Rechnungswesen erwirbst du praxisnahes Know-how in Buchführung, Finanz- und Lohnbuchhaltung sowie Controlling. Nach 40 Wochen bist du bereit, finanzwirtschaftliche Prozesse in Unternehmen sicher zu begleiten und zu steuern.
Analyst interne Revision
Du erwirbst umfassendes Know-how in Controlling, Datenschutz, Finanzbuchhaltung, Prozess- und Qualitätsmanagement. So qualifizierst du dich systematisch für die Rolle als Analyst:in in der internen Revision.
Finanzbuchhalter:in mit Lexware und DATEV
Du wirst in 16 Wochen zum Finanzbuchhalter:in mit fundierten Kenntnissen in Lexware und DATEV. So legst du den Grundstein für deine erfolgreiche Karriere im Rechnungswesen.
Externes Rechnungswesen und wirtschaftliches Management
In dieser Weiterbildung vertiefst du dein Know-how im externen Rechnungswesen und wirtschaftlichen Management. Du erwirbst praxisnahe Kompetenzen in Buchführung, Controlling und Unternehmensführung.
Finanzbuchhalter:in
Mit der Weiterbildung Finanzbuchhalter:in erwirbst du fundierte Kenntnisse in Buchführung, Jahresabschluss, Controlling und Lohnabrechnung. Du setzt moderne Software und KI-Tools praxisnah ein.
Buchführung mit Business Development und Unternehmensorganisation
Du erwirbst umfassende Kenntnisse in der Buchführung und entwickelst strategische Kompetenzen im Business Development sowie in der Unternehmensorganisation. So steuerst du dein Unternehmen effizient und zukunftsfähig.
Spezialist Finanzbuchhaltung
Werde Spezialist:in Finanzbuchhaltung und beherrsche klassische Buchführung, Jahresabschluss, Controlling und Steuerrecht. Lerne zudem den Einsatz von KI-Tools sowie DATEV- und Lexware-Systemen.
Jahresabschluss und Bilanzanalyse mit Digital Business Modelling und Projektmanagement
In dieser Weiterbildung perfektionierst du deine Jahresabschluss- und Bilanzanalyse-Kompetenz und erweiterst dein Repertoire um digitales Business Modelling und praxisnahes Projektmanagement.
Finanzbuchhaltung mit DATEV, Absatzwirtschaft und Beschaffung
Du erwirbst in 26 Wochen praxisnahes Know-how in Finanzbuchhaltung mit DATEV, Controlling sowie Einkauf und Beschaffung und baust deine Kompetenzen zielgerichtet aus.
Wirtschaftliches Management mit externem Rechnungswesen
Du erwirbst praxisnahes Know-how im wirtschaftlichen Management und externen Rechnungswesen, um Buchführung, Controlling und Bilanzanalyse professionell umzusetzen.
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Government funding
Thanks to our AZAV certification, up to 100% of your training costs can be covered.

Private financing
You can deduct your training costs from your taxes, or your employer can cover them.

Government funding
Thanks to our AZAV certification, up to 100% of your training costs can be covered.

Private financing
You can deduct your training costs from your taxes, or your employer can cover them.

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Finance & Controlling: Detailed training description
Finance & Controlling Training: Opportunities and Responsibilities
Key highlights at a glance
- Practical, certified training: Professionals and managers in accounting, finance & controlling
- Personal support: Experienced industry trainers guide you along your career path
The professional landscape in accounting and controlling is changing rapidly. Technology, automation, and increasing demands for data literacy and advisory skills are reshaping the field.
Modern training not only provides you with relevant practical knowledge, but also opens up a wealth of new career opportunities. velpTEC supports you with flexible training formats, up-to-the-minute content, and intensive, personal guidance.
Why pursue further education in accounting & controlling?
The ability to understand numbers and actively shape them within a companyis more in demand than ever. Further education in accounting or controlling provides the foundation for attractive career paths, from entry-level positions to advancement and specialization.
Digitalization is raising the bar: proficiency in digital tools, reporting, and business intelligence is becoming increasingly essential.
Your training options at velpTEC: Flexible, certified & personalized
velpTEC offers various waysto seamlessly integrate further education into your life: whether through
- online training,
- group sessions,
- or personalized coaching.
Choose the format that works best for you. Every training program is state-certified and continuously updated, so you stay ahead of the curve. Our partnerships with leading companies and research institutes ensure that all content is practical and future-oriented.
The right program for every career stage
- Career changers: Get started with financial accounting, payroll accounting, and reporting.
- Experienced professionals: Deepen your expertise in controlling, business analysis, or international financial management.
- Executives: Specialize in topics such as digital finance, ESG, and international standards.
With further training in finance and controlling you are perfectly positioned for the challenges of today's professional world. Our programs combine skill development with maximum flexibility.
From accounting to business intelligence
Modern further education in controlling or accounting provides you with valuable knowledge. You will learn how to
- apply cost and performance accounting,
- create digital reports
- and strategically leverage opportunities within the company.
Another plus: Topics such as data analytics in controlling, sustainability, and modern leadership skills are an integral part of the curriculum. With our practice-oriented approach, you will successfully launch into future-proof fields like AI-supported accounting, data-driven controlling, or sustainability management.
Funding & personal support
Financing your further education at velpTEC is as straightforward as possible: our team provides expert advice on applying for
- for education vouchers
- or other funding opportunities.
We guide you through all the paperwork so you can focus entirely on your learning success.
Take your career to the next level – get started now!
Whether it's accounting, financial accounting, or controlling – with velpTEC's digital and practice-oriented programs, you are optimally prepared for the changes in the finance sector. Combine personal development with modern learning and actively shape your professional future!
FAQ
How do I find the right program?
In a personal consultation, we analyze your existing knowledge and goals to create the ideal training plan together.
What are the professional benefits of further training?
You will gain recognized qualifications, build new analytical and management skills, and open doors to leadership positions or specialized expert roles.
What career opportunities are available to me after completing further training in finance & controlling?
These advanced training programs specifically prepare you for roles such as commercial clerk, digitalization specialist in finance, or business intelligence professional. You will acquire the skills to digitally manage financial processes, provide data-driven analyses, and take on controlling responsibilities within modern organizations.
What are my career prospects after completing further training in Finance & Controlling?
With us, you can rely on practice-oriented training, digital expertise, and personal support. All our learners benefit significantly from this. By developing skills for data-driven decision-making and digital financial management, you open doors to high-demand roles in controlling, reporting, and financial management.
How extensive are the Finance & Controlling training programs at velpTEC?
The scope and duration vary significantly depending on the focus. The Business Intelligence Professional program takes about 8 months. The Digitalization in Finance Specialist program lasts approximately 7 months, while the training for office management clerks offers a compact entry point of around 3 months.
What specific content will I learn, and how practical is it?
You will focus on topics such as digital financial processes, controlling tools, data analysis, and reporting. Business intelligence methods and technologies will help you turn financial data into strategic insights through visualization, dashboarding, and workflows. All content is clearly tailored to your future role, hands-on, and ready for immediate application.
What does the training process at velpTEC actually look like, and how personalized is it?
Your learning journey with us is adaptive. Whether online or hybrid, solo, in groups, or through workshops, you choose your personalized learning format. We provide personal guidance, assist you with funding applications, and offer lifelong access to learning materials. Once you successfully complete your training, we act as your partner in job placement. This ensures your professional development is both precisely tailored to your needs and sustainable for your future.
Finance & Controlling: Detailed program description
Finance & Controlling training: opportunities and responsibilities
The essentials at a glance
- Practical, certified controlling training: Specialists and managers in accounting, finance & controlling
- Personal support: Experienced industry trainers to guide you on your career path
The world of work in accounting and controlling is changing rapidly. This is exactly where our finance and controlling training comes in. Build targeted skills in technology, automation and advisory capabilities.
With modern training in controlling, you not only secure relevant practical knowledge, but also open up many new career opportunities. velpTEC supports you with flexible training formats, cutting-edge content and intensive, personal support.
Also ideal as
- Training in accounting
- Training in financial accounting with DATEV and Lexware
- Training in payroll accounting
- Training for internal auditing
Why choose training in accounting & controlling?
Yes, controlling is actually becoming more important due to digitalisation and AI: routine evaluations are being automated, while analysis, forecasting and advising management are becoming more significant.
The ability to understand figures and actively shape them within a company is more in demand than ever. Training in accounting or finance provides the foundation for attractive roles, from entry-level positions to career progression and specialisation.
Digitalisation is raising the bar: proficiency in digital tools, reporting and business intelligence is becoming increasingly important, making
targeted further training in finance and controlling essential.
Prerequisites for further training in controlling
For further training in controlling at velpTEC, all you need is an internet-enabled device (laptop, tablet or PC) and a stable internet connection; you can find out more here .
Which entry point is right for you depends on your prior knowledge:
Career changer: No experience in accounting? Then start with financial accounting and cost accounting and build your controlling knowledge step by step.
Experienced professional: Coming from an accounting or administrative background? Then focus on deepening your knowledge of controlling tools, reporting and data analysis.
Manager: Already responsible for budgets? Then the focus is on corporate management, liquidity planning and digital financial management.
In our free consultation, we will work together to determine which programme suits your current level of knowledge.
Your further training options at velpTEC: Flexible, certified & individual
velpTEC offers various waysto perfectly integrate controlling training into your life: whether
- online training,
- group lessons
- or individual support.
You choose the format that suits you best. Every further training course in controlling is state-certified and is continuously updated to ensure you stay ahead of the curve. Our collaboration with leading companies and research institutes ensures that all content is practical and future-oriented
– including for those undertaking further training as a financial accountant or payroll specialist.
The right programme for every career stage
- Career changers: Start with financial accounting, payroll training, wage accounting and reporting.
- Experienced professionals: Deepen your expertise in controlling, business analysis or international financial management with further training in the field of
finance and controlling. - Management: Specialise in topics such as digital finance, corporate management and international standards.
With controlling training you are perfectly positioned for the challenges of today's professional world. The training combines skills development with maximum flexibility and is also suitable as further training after passing the tax clerk examination.
The specific controlling topics you will learn
In a controlling training course at velpTEC, you will learn the tools used to manage companies on a day-to-day basis, from operational business to strategic planning.
Operational Controlling: You will apply cost and performance accounting, work with standard costing, and keep an eye on solvency through cash flow planning.
Strategic Controlling: You will create budgets and forecasts, evaluate projects using investment appraisal, and build KPI systems that make deviations visible at an early stage.
Annual Financial Statements and Analysis: You will understand balance sheets as well as profit and loss accounts, conduct balance sheet and cash flow analyses, and derive recommendations for action from them.
Reporting and Business Intelligence: You will prepare data in Excel using pivot tables and in Power BI as dashboards, so that decision-makers can see at a glance where the company stands.
You can see exactly which focus areas your programme covers in the respective course description.
Or how about further training in education management?
How much does further training in controlling cost?
The costs depend on the programme and its scope. The further training courses in the field of Finance & Controlling comprise between 400 and 1,700 teaching units. Thanks to AZAV certification, up to 100% of the costs can be covered by an education voucher from the Employment Agency or the Jobcentre. Alternatively, your employer can cover the cost of the training, or you can claim it against tax.
Financing your controlling training at velpTEC is as straightforward as possible: our team will provide you with expert advice on applying for
- von education vouchers
- or other funding options.
We will guide you through all the formalities so that you can focus entirely on your learning success, whether you are undertaking further training in the field of
finance, further training in accounting, or specialised controlling courses.
Take your career to the next level – start now!
Whether it's bookkeeping, financial accounting, or controlling – with velpTEC's digital and practice-oriented programmes, you will be optimally prepared for the changes in the finance sector. Combine personal development with modern learning and actively shape your professional future with a controlling qualification.
FAQ
How do I find the right programme?
In a personal consultation, your existing knowledge and goals will be analysed to create the ideal training plan together, from training as a controller to further education in finance controlling.
What are the professional benefits of further training?
You will gain recognised qualifications, build new analytical and management skills, and open doors to leadership positions or specialised professional roles through a controlling qualification.
What training do you need for controlling?
There is no legally prescribed prior training. A commercial apprenticeship or a degree in economics is standard, supplemented by further training in controlling. A career change with professional experience in accounting is also possible at velpTEC without formal entry requirements and is even eligible for funding via a training voucher (Bildungsgutschein).
What are the three types of controlling?
A distinction is made between operational, strategic, and project controlling. Operational controlling manages short-term performance via cost, output, and contribution margin accounting. Strategic controlling aligns the company for the long term, for example through budgeting, forecasts, and key performance indicator systems.
Project controlling monitors the budget, deadlines, and resources of individual projects.
How much does a controller earn?
The starting salary in controlling is typically in the mid-five-figure range and increases significantly with professional experience and specialisation. For the role of Financial Planning & Analyst, our market data shows an average gross annual salary of €75,000.
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