Controlling Manager

Our client is a renowned automobile company looking for a Controlling Manager who would be responsible to lead the financial steering process of the company, including setting and steering financial targets, monitoring performance, and analyzing variances and be responsible for achieving financial sales performance (Contribution Margin, Contribution Margin per Unit and Sales Allowances) for the market.

What awaits you

• Financial Performance Management: Own and drive the financial performance of the company by setting and steering clear financial targets, monitoring actual results, and managing deviations proactively. Projecting business cases towards the local Management Board Members.
• Target Achievement: Ensure the company meets or exceeds agreed financial targets through robust steering, regular reviews, and implementation of corrective actions where necessary. Facilitate target-setting workshops and performance reviews with all business units of the company to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Partner Collaboration & Alignment: Act as the primary finance liaison for all areas of the company, fostering strong relationships to align their business activities with company financial objectives and strategies. Collaborate closely with all business units of the company to align financial goals, identify risks, and develop corrective action plans to achieve targets.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, variance analyses, and forecasts to senior management, headquarters and stakeholders, providing actionable insights to support decision-making. Provide regular financial reporting and insights to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key performance drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify financial risks and opportunities within company operations and develop mitigation plans to safeguard target achievement. Develop financial models and forecasts to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve financial steering frameworks, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in company financial management. Continuously improve financial steering processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with sales and other relevant teams to ensure integrated execution of financial plans and contractual agreements with partners/importers. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of financial plans.
• Support Strategic Initiatives: Provide financial expertise and impact assessments for strategic projects, contract negotiations, and incentive program designs involving partners/importers. Support contract negotiations and incentive schemes by providing financial impact assessments.
• Market & Benchmark Analysis: Monitor market trends and competitor benchmarks to inform financial steering strategies and maintain competitive advantage. Monitor market trends and benchmarks to provide competitive insights and recommendations.

What should you bring along

• Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in Business Management, Commerce, Business Systems, Finance or similar disciplines.
• 6-8 years of experience in Controlling/Accounting/Financial roles in a multinational/ regional office set-up
• Advanced Financial Analysis: Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) to create insightful dashboards and reports for financial steering and partner performance tracking.
• ERP, Financial Systems and Microsoft Office: Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools to efficiently manage data and automate reporting processes. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills: Proven ability to negotiate financial targets, contracts, and incentives effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Project Management: Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of financial steering initiatives and process improvements.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Strong analytical mindset to identify financial risks, opportunities, and innovative solutions in a dynamic business environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Openness to change and commitment to continuously updating financial knowledge, tools, and best practices to stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry