SENIOR BUSINESS CONTROLLER

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Senior Business Controller ensures transparent financial steering of both GBUs through reliable closing, planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis. As a trusted finance business partner, the position translates financial and business development into clear insights and supports management in sound decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Closing and Financial Reporting

Coordinate and perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of P&L, balance sheet, and management reports.

Analyze financial results, identify deviations, and provide clear and meaningful variance analyses.

Monitor cost-center performance and support the definition of corrective actions where required.

Prepare management comments, financial reviews, and decision-relevant summaries for executive stakeholders.

Planning and Forecasting

Coordinate annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.

Prepare regular forecasts and outlooks in line with business requirements and agreed timelines.

Support target setting and the ongoing monitoring of financial performance.

Review planning assumptions, challenge inconsistencies, and evaluate the financial impact of business developments.

Ensure alignment of planning and forecasting inputs across relevant functions and stakeholders.

Business Controlling and Business Partnering

Act as a trusted finance business partner to Managing Directors and business management teams.

Support profitability analyses, business cases, and commercial evaluations.

Monitor the development of financial and business KPIs and highlight material trends, risks, and opportunities.

Provide fact-based financial insights and recommendations to support management decisions.

Maintain a general understanding of key business and operational value drivers and assess their impact on financial performance.

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for management, Group Controlling, and other stakeholders.

Perform variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior year.

Prepare clear and concise presentations for management reviews and business meetings.

Ensure high-quality, consistent, and decision-oriented reporting standards.

Combine financial information with relevant business developments to provide a comprehensive performance view.

Process Improvement and Systems

Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of controlling processes.

Support enhancements in SAP Controlling and financial reporting environments.

Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to improve reporting quality and efficiency.

Support clear interfaces and effective cooperation between Controlling, Accounting, Shared Services, and business functions.

Ensure compliance with corporate finance guidelines and internal controls.

Qualifications:

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or a comparable field.

Professional Experience

Several years of relevant experience in Controlling or Finance.

Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.

Experience working with management teams and cross-functional business stakeholders.

Experience in an international corporate environment is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Strong SAP knowledge, preferably in FI/CO and reporting environments.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.

Knowledge of Power BI, SAC, BW, or comparable BI solutions is beneficial.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Good overall understanding of business processes and their financial implications.

Personal Competencies

Business partnering mindset with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented working style.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.

Fluent in English.