Head of Investment & R&D Controlling (m/f/d)

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Head of Investment & R&D Controlling (m/f/d)
Job ID 76909 | Location Heidenheim

As the Global Head of Resource Allocation, you will lead the Center of Excellence for strategic planning, evaluation and governance of global investments across capital expenditures, R&D and IT initiatives. You will ensure optimal allocation of financial and operational resources to maximize value creation and support long-term business objectives. This role combines strategic foresight with rigorous financial discipline and cross-functional leadership.

Your tasks

• Lead the global investment review process, including financial analysis, risk assessment and strategic alignment for Capex, R&D and IT projects.
• Drive the development and implementation of a global resource allocation framework, ensuring transparency, consistency and value-based prioritization.
• Oversee post-investment tracking and implementation monitoring, including KPI development and performance reviews.
• Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on portfolio optimization and capital deployment.
• Manage cross-functional governance boards and investment committees.
• Ensure alignment of investment decisions with corporate strategy and financial targets.
• Functionally lead a global team of controllers working on investments proposals, fostering collaboration, global quality standards and capability development.
• Continuously improve tools, processes, and systems for investment planning and tracking (e.g., dashboards, scenario models, reporting standards).

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in investment controlling, corporate finance, or strategic planning, ideally in a global matrix organization.
• Proven track record in evaluating and managing complex investment portfolios, including CAPEX, R&D, IT and innovation-driven projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

We offer you a high-impact leadership role with global visibility and influence, where you will be strategically involved in shaping the company's future through smart capital allocation.

In addition, you can expect an attractive compensation package and executive development opportunities. We also provide flexible working models and various offers to support the compatibility of family and career as well as health and well-being.

Apply now via our web portal.

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The J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZ is looking forward to your application!

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J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS

Global Business Services HR EMEA
Talent Acquisition Team • Tomeika Whelan • Tel.

Job ID 76909

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