Senior Strategic Controller

Senior Strategic Controller

Job Description:

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the organization: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of our culture. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.

IT Languages:

• SAP
• PowerBI
• Data Analytics

Report and analyze relevant key figures, such as Topline, costs, EBITA, Cash Flow and CapEx, along with educated interpretation of deviations and trends.:

Execute planning and financial controlling cycles at different aggregation levels; coordinate with sales units and affiliated companies., Collaborate closely with business partners during yearly Strategy rounds and generate respective set of Financials., Work with business functions to develop individual budgets and tracking mechanisms while providing insights into profitability views., Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms that can be updated in real-time to evidence effectiveness and progress., Steer Cash Flow management., Execute and coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities and annual audits., Perform financial Due Diligence and post-merger integration activities., Provide forward-looking predictions, trend analysis and scenario building, translating these into comprehensive graphical views., Continuously develop processes, methods and internal controls, integrating these into existing financial systems while ensuring appropriate risk management., Play an active role in executing finance and controlling projects., Support in the development of digital Business Models.

Spoken Languages:

• English, German

Skillset:

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Data Interpretation
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Risk Management

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance
• Accounting
• Controlling or related field; a Postgraduation
• MBA
• and/or CPA is highly preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance and controlling functions.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Corporate Reporting tools.
• Very good command of MS Office and collaborative tools
• ideally PowerBI or Data Analytics experience.
• Ability to navigate through relevant metrics and KPIs such as EBITA
• Market Contribution
• EVA
• Cash-Flow.
• Knowledge of Due Diligence processes
• M&A activities
• Post-Merger Integration.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Extensive communication skillset; strong collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to switch between different work settings and audiences
• flexibility and intercultural sensitivity.

Years of Experience:

5

Location:

Europe

Job Benefits:

• Additional medical services
• Company pension
• Sport activities/facilities
• Flexible working hours
• Company laptop
• Fitness programs
• Incentives & events
• Parking space
• Employee discount
• Cafeteria
• Company mobile phone
• Childcare
• Company medical officer
• Coaching
• Home office
• Company car
• Extra day off
• Public transport ticket
• Study allowance
• Car/Travel allowance
• Good transport connections

Working Conditions:

Full Time

Employment Type:

Permanent contract

Company Culture:

• Innovative
• diverse
• and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and encourages team spirit.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• Potential for career growth within the organization
• opportunities for leadership roles and involvement in strategic initiatives.

visa Sponsorship:

Available