Innerbetriebliche Stellenausschreibung vom 28.02.2025
Ausschreibungsnummer 2025-0056
For the Group Accounting & Controlling (FIG) department in Mönchengladbach we are looking for a candidate as
Head of Group Controlling/FIGC (f/m/d)
Ihre Aufgaben
As the Head of Group Controlling you are responsible for managing our group and investment controlling team (FIGC) at the headquarters and managing the related reporting processes, policies and systems in close collaboration with the finance teams of subsidiaries worldwide; plus:
- Responsible for the proper and timely preparation of the monthly and annual IFRS financial statements of the consolidated subsidiaries, and for ensuring compliance with group standards and regulatory requirements
- Lead financial reporting and planning processes and manage reporting structures for actuals, forecasting and variance analysis at group level
- Perform regular analysis of the group company’s financial performance and derive measures to improve
- Develop further our controlling processes and the integrated reporting system to create meaningful dashboards and improve our business analytics, e.g. through AI-based solutions
- Collaborate closely with internal/external stakeholders and in particular with local finance teams to ensure accurate reporting, planning, and cash flow management
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, providing ad-hoc financial analysis and decision papers to drive the global finance strategy
- Coach, lead and develop the team by fostering professional growth within a collaborative and excellence-oriented team culture
- Prepare commented reporting and presentations for committees, management and external stakeholder (e.g. supervision board, management board, banks, etc.)
- Lead or support cross-functional projects of the management board e.g. Integration of new subsidiaries, M&A activities, business plans/strategies, strategic investments
Ihr Profil
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our processes and solutions. If this is you and you bring in the following knowledge, we'd love to talk:
- Master’s degree in finance, controlling, accounting, or an equivalent field.
- 5+ years of experience in a finance management role
- Excellent knowledge of group controlling tools and methods, IFRS accounting principles, group consolidation, financial analytics, process modelling and KPI analysis
- Mastery of finance, group reporting and investment controlling. Ideally already confident SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW, Tagetik, SAP S/4HANA,
- Commercial mindset with the ability to link financial insights to business performance measures.
- Open to new topics and challenges with good project management skills
- Experience in advising management and interacting effectively in international matrix organizations
- Excellent leadership skills to build effective teams and develop professional growth
- Willingness to travel regularly internationally
- Fluent in English and German
Eingruppierung
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Kontakt
Interested employees are requested to apply preferably via our internal career portal on the intranet. However, you can also send a written application (short cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form) to HR Management (HRM), quoting the vacancy number.
SMS group GmbH
HR Management
Magdalena Kalinowski
Telefon: +49 2161 3506706
Aushang bis zum 14.03.2025
