report and analyze relevant key figures, such as Topline, costs, EBITA, Cash Flow and CapEx, as well as educated interpretation of deviations and trends

execute planning and financial controlling cycles (Strategy, medium-term planning, Budget, Forecast), at different aggregation levels (Legal Entity, Profit Center, Business Sector, Strategic Business Unit); coordinate with sales units and affiliated companies

close cooperation with business partners in the yearly Strategy rounds and generation of respective set of Financials

closely work with business functions (Sales, R&D, Operations) to develop individual budgets and tracking mechanisms and provide insights into profitability views; support in the setup and evaluation of Business Cases

establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms that can be updated on a real time basis to evidence effectiveness and the progress being made by business functions. Implement effective corrective measures, in case of significant deviations

steer Cash Flow management

execute and coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities and annual audits; touchpoint towards external and internal auditors

perform financial Due Diligence, and PMI (post-merger integration) activities

provide forward-looking predictions and estimates, trend analysis and scenario building, and translate these into comprehensive graphical views

continuously develop processes, methods and internal controls, and integrate these into the existing financial systems and policies, while assuring appropriate risk management (in compliance with the company´s framework)

active role in executing finance and controlling projects

support in the development of digital Business Models

master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or related field; a Postgraduation, MBA, and/or CPA is highly preferred

at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and controlling functions

good knowledge of SAP (FI/CO) and Corporate Reporting tools (e.g: HFM)

very good command of MS Office (Advanced Excel, Powerpoint) and collaborative tools (Teams,KANBAN), ideally PowerBI or Data Analytics experience

easiness in navigating through relevant metrics and KPIs such as EBITA, Market Contribution, EVA, Cash-Flow, TWF, also consolidated views

ideally knowledge of Due Diligence processes, M&A activities, Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

fluent German and business English

extensive communication skillset; strong collaboration and facilitation skills

project management skills

ability to switch between different work settings and audiences, flexibility and intercultural sensitivity

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