Head of Financial Controlling

About the role

Mahle is looking for a Head of Financial Controlling who acts as a business partner to management. The role covers the definition and implementation of the management accounting strategy, performance management, planning, budgeting, forecasting and closing, as well as reporting and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support management in defining and implementing the management accounting strategy and performance management.
• Ensure correct planning, budgeting, forecasting and closing activities, and derive, implement and report measures to reach targets.
• Analyze sales and operations performance (sales/production, supply chain/logistics, quality), identify improvement areas and support production optimization.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align the organization and coordinate value stream execution.
• Manage process and data quality in line with internal standards and policies.
• Prepare monthly budget-actual comparison tables and reports by country, explain differences, and lead the preparation of forecasts, budgets and economic plans.
• Publish CO&FI reports periodically and check monthly reports such as slow-moving inventory, stock-taking differences, customer and product profitability, production, collection, inventory, employee analysis, back orders and piston-tools reports.
• Assist in prioritizing improvement needs for the Continuous Improvement Strategy and help achieve performance targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Economics.
• Minimum 7 years of deep expertise in Operations Controlling, preferably in Sales Controlling.
• Fluent English speaking and writing.
• Proven experience in an international environment and initial experience leading others.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Experience in accounting, internal audit, regulatory compliance and/or risk management.
• Knowledge of international audit standards, practices and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and a highly structured way of thinking.

Required skills

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• BI solutions and ERP solutions, especially SAP FI-CO.
• Profound knowledge of automotive and supplier industry specifics.

What we offer

• Attractive salary package including private health insurance.
• Management bonus program.
• Collaborative environment with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.