Monitor KPIs for monthly reporting, prepare reports for top management, and support decisions in close collaboration with the relevant departments
Drive inventory controlling on a global level: monitor inventory KPIs, support optimization initiatives, and ensure accurate financial reporting transparency
Act as R&D Finance Business Partner: monitor and control R&D spend for the division and Business Units; provide financial steering and decision support to the Head of R&D (plan/forecast, trade-offs, business cases)
Oversee and manage the financial aspects of various projects, ensuring they remain within budget and meet financial targets, with a strong focus on project controlling
Actively develop modern controlling tools and reporting: work closely with BI/IT to build standard dashboards, automate recurring reporting, and improve data quality and transparency
Standardize and improve controlling processes: define templates, documentation standards, and streamline end-to-end workflows to increase efficiency and reliability
Ensure governance and compliance in controlling deliverables (policies, financial standards, audit readiness)
Develop and enhance division-wide standardized controlling systems, management processes, and tools
Manage ad hoc analyses and stakeholder requests, including preparation of concise management presentations as a basis for decision-making
Your profile:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Controlling/Finance (or comparable), preferably in a global manufacturing environment; experience in R&D controlling and inventory/working-capital controlling is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
High attention to detail and accuracy; proactive, structured self-organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
IT and data affinity, along with very good MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Fluent in English and German (written and spoken); ability to communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at different seniority levels
Our offer:
Enjoy a flexible work environment with the option for home office two days a week
Opportunities for continuous learning and career development within a global company
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation and excellence