Controlling Business Partner (m/w/d)

Position Overview:

The Controlling Business Partner (m/f/d) supports the efficient and well-structured operation of the Europe R&D Center, based in Stuttgart. The role is responsible for administrative coordination, procurement support and cost control across the European R&D organization. Acting as a key interface between European R&D sites, sales entities and headquarters, this position ensures transparent processes, efficient resource allocation and alignment with the Group’s overall strategy.

Your Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and optimize administrative and operational processes within the Europe R&D Center
• Support procurement and supplier management in close cooperation with business departments and Finance
• Monitor operating expenses and project costs; prepare regular cost analyses and status reports
• Support audits and ensure compliance with internal control and governance standards
• Manage company assets and support inventory activities
• Facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration between European R&D units
• Act as a communication bridge between the Europe R&D Center, headquarters and European sales organizations
• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of processes and systems

Your profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in administration, controlling, procurement or project support, preferably in an international environment
• Strong understanding of cost structures, processes and organizational workflows
• Structured, reliable and solution-oriented working style
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cultures
• Very good English skills; German is an advantage
• Confident user of MS Office and ERP systems

What we offer

• An international working environment and agile teamwork
• Goal-oriented and collaborative organizational culture
• Flexible working hours with Hybrid working system
• Various opportunities for further training and career development
• Employee benefit programs (such as lunch benefit, company doctor, pension plan)

Contact details

If you’d like to be part of Midea’s success story, please apply via our online portal with your application materials (cover letter, resume, and earliest possible start date).

About us

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME - With this slogan, Midea Group has been committed to enriching households and people's lives through innovative technologies and products for over 50 years. Through continuous development, Midea Group is now a global leading technology group in consumer electronics and air conditioning, robotics, industrial automation and logistics. Every day more than 190,000 employees from over 200 countries develop products and solutions for the world of tomorrow.

Midea Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of the Midea Group. With products of the brands Toshiba, Midea, Comfee we offer surprising solutions for our customers in Europe. Rapid growth, daily challenges and opportunities motivate our employees to help shape the Midea success story.