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

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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

• 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

• 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

• 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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