Group Controller - SWARCO ITS (m/f/d)

Company Description

Traffic is our world. The products and systems of SWARCO make it safer, quicker and more comfortable. 5.700 mobility experts worldwide are working on traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

The Better Way. Every Day.

You will strengthen our Controlling team within SWARCO ITS and take on a key role in the further development and enhancement of reporting, planning, and controlling structures for an international project business. As a trusted business partner to management and international stakeholders, you will actively support the steering and growth of a dynamic, fast-growing business unit.

Full-time or part-time

Job Description

• Independently prepare, analyze, and further develop management reports, while coordinating forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes at group level
• Advise and support the management teams of the ITS companies and SWARCO ITS Services GmbH on financial matters as well as strategic and operational decision-making
• Conduct in-depth financial and business analyses and derive actionable recommendations to support business performance management
• Actively contribute to the implementation of central holding functions within Group Controlling
• Establish, further develop, and monitor risk and opportunity management processes within the project and business environment
• Support and actively drive international finance, transformation, and SAP projects
• Identify optimization and automation opportunities in reporting and controlling processes and implement improvement initiatives
• Further develop, standardize, and harmonize controlling processes, tools, and standards in close collaboration with business departments and local teams across the global finance community

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience (ideally 10+ years) in Controlling or Finance, preferably in an international and project-driven business environment
• Strong expertise in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Excellent knowledge of SAP FI/CO or comparable ERP systems, as well as advanced Excel skills
• Experience with BI and reporting tools is an advantage
• Proven experience in establishing and further developing controlling processes, reporting structures, management tools, or group-wide standards
• Experience in risk and opportunity management and working within complex project and corporate structures
• Strong understanding of business and financial interrelationships, with the ability to present and communicate complex topics clearly to different target audiences
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, high level of initiative, and the capability to actively drive change processes while acting as a trusted business partner to management

Additional Information

• Attractive salary: depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group 
• Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days 
• Training and development: comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide  
• Mobility: free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing 
• Internationality: collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA 
• Health & fitness: on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building 
• Social responsibility: we live sustainability, find more information here
• Food & drink: meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free 
• Company events: Christmas party, company runs and much more 
• Further benefits: with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions

We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.

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