About the job Group Planning & ReportingWe are looking for a highly skilled and driven professional to take responsibility for all Operational and Functional Controlling processes within our client's team.This role plays a central part in aligning controlling standards across our international sites, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, and supporting data-driven decision-making at both Group and site levels.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all processes and tasks related to Operational and Functional Controlling at Group and site levels.
Ensure accurate and timely internal and external reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Deliver standardized Group analyses and top-down benchmarking across the Group.
Maintain a cost accounting system tailored to customer and organizational needs and ensure it supports effective and timely reporting.
Ensure consistent planning standards and cost accounting guidelines across all Group sites.
Maintain and optimize site-specific controlling processes for the Group.
Main Tasks:
Coordinate functional controlling activities across Group and site levels; define and maintain uniform reporting standards.
Define cost accounting standards and manage the ongoing operation of the cost accounting system.
Develop and communicate Group-wide planning specifications and processes.
Prepare planning letters, including planning assumptions aligned with strategic targets and Balanced Scorecard (BSC) goals.
Define and standardize cost accounting frameworks (e.g., cost calculation schemes, overhead cost principles, income statement structures).
Support the development of site-specific controlling structures and implement appropriate evaluation metrics.
Prepare and deliver regular Group-wide reports, forecasts, and planning documents for Group level.
Your Profile:
University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field.
Several years of experience in Operational or Functional Controlling, ideally in an international manufacturing or automotive environment.
Strong understanding of cost accounting systems, planning processes, and performance reporting.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and structured working style.
High level of communication and coordination ability, especially in a multi-site setup.
Proficiency in SAP CO, Excel, and other reporting tools.
