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• Manage international operations controlling processes for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Operations Central Functions, ensuring alignment with group financial guidelines and policies

• Coordinate and support planning, budgeting and forecasting processes across the assigned areas, ensuring transparency and alignment

• Regularly monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs such as cost, inventory and supplier spend, including variance and driver analysis, to provide actionable insights

• Prepare clear and concise reports and decision making materials for management and key stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with SCM, Procurement, Operations Central Function owners and Logistics teams to provide financial insights, support strategic initiatives and align financial and operational objectives

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of controlling concepts, reporting and analysis processes, increasing efficiency, transparency and effectiveness across the organization

• Relevant academic degree e.g. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree or additional certifications are a plus

• Several years of professional experience in operations controlling, supply chain or procurement related finance, ideally in an international industrial environment

• Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into decision relevant insights

• Strong SAP knowledge is mandatory, with hands on experience in controlling, reporting and data analysis

• Structured, proactive working style with confidence in collaborating across SCM, Procurement, Logistics and central functions

• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at different seniority levels

• Fluent English skills, both written and verbal; German language skills are an advantage.