Business Unit Controller (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

As a Business Unit Controller, you are more than a numbers provider – you act as a strategic business partner and sparring partner for the management of the business unit. With your financial and controlling expertise, in-depth analyses based on SAP, you support leaders in making sound operational decisions and in implementing long‑term profitable corporate strategies.

Key responsibilities

Close collaboration with the management of Business Units, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies, providing analyses as well as concrete recommendations and supporting their implementation
Responsibility for operational planning, forecasts, projections, and variance analyses with a focus on efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth
Creation of transparency in production controlling regarding cost structures, processes, and optimization potential along the value chain
Development and enhancement of controlling structures and establishment of efficient subsidiary controlling processes
Analysis and commentary on business and financial performance, including cash flow; preparation of business cases, investment proposals, and profitability analyses
Commercial evaluation of contracts, contribution margin and profitability analyses as a basis for decision‑making
Contribution to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with HGB, IFRS, and Local GAAP
Active involvement in building a modern controlling system and in the implementation and further development of SAP S/4HANA public cloud and SAC
Support of sales strategies and market development through analysis of revenue, pricing, and cost effects of global activities
Acting as an interface between operational units, group controlling, and management in all business‑related matters

Your profile

Degree in business administration, economics, or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in operational controlling, ideally with a focus on production and sales controlling in industrial environment
Knowledge of internal and external accounting (HGB, IFRS) desirable
Proficiency in MS Office and SAP S/4HANA; experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and BI tools (e.g., Analysis for Office) advantageous
Excellent English skills, both spoken and written
Strong analytical and conceptual abilities combined with strategic thinking
High level of initiative, accountability, and resilience
Strong communication and persuasion skills in working with management and stakeholders
Team orientation, flexibility, and cultural openness in an international environment
Motivation to act as a sparring partner at eye level, driving the further development of processes, systems, and structures

Why us?

Responsible and varied role in an international environment
Flexible, hybrid working model with up to 50% home office
Attractive remuneration and comprehensive additional benefits
Dynamic, multicultural working environment with short decision‑making processes and open communication
Individual training opportunities and development prospects