>>> SBU CoE Controller Lead <<<

Are you ready to shape the future of finance in a dynamic, international organization? For our Business Finance Center of Excellence (SBU COE) we are looking for a SBU COE Controller / Analyst to strengthen financial visibility, support decision-making across global functions, and drive standardization.
You will act as a true business partner to finance and business stakeholders - combining FP&A, controlling, and hands-on closing ownership with a strong focus on process improvement and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to business functions leaders.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, scenario modeling, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Translate complex financial data into clear narratives and actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Challenge the business with fact-based insights and influence decision making.

Controlling & Reporting

• Own monthly closing cycle (WD1–3), including journal entries and variance.
• Manage reporting packages and key KPIs for assigned functions.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet (trends, one-offs, contracts, restructuring).
• Prepare cost center reviews and financial summaries.
• Deliver monthly financial commentary and performance insights to leadership.

Profitability & Business Analysis

• Prepare and deliver functional reviews for leadership meetings, focused on clear financial insights, opportunities and risks.
• Support decisions with data-driven insights across business scenarios.
• Analyze performance drivers, margins, headcount and contract impacts.
• Forecasting & Planning
• Lead and support forecasting cycles and full-year outlooks.
• Update monthly estimates and CAPEX forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis vs. plan / prior estimate / prior year.
• Support annual budgeting and strategic planning processes.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives, including capital investments (ACTs).

Contract Accounting & Data Integrity

• Execute contract-related postings and coordinate with Contract Management.
• Maintain financial mappings and reporting structures.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Process Excellence & COE Transformation
• Drive standardization, simplification, and automation of financial processes.
• Contribute to the implementation of new tools, systems, and best practices within the Finance COE.
• Support the centralization of FP&A and controlling activities, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Ad-Hoc Projects
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and financial modeling as required by senior management.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and transformation projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, controlling, or business finance.
• Proven ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust and credibility.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (HFM, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/data warehouse tools).
• Additional qualifications we will consider:
• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization.
• Experience in contract management and accounting, and reporting standardization.
• Professional qualification certificates.
• Exposure to automation / BI tools.