Senior Strategic Controller (f/m/x)

at  ZEISS Group

Your Role

• report and analyze relevant key figures, such as Topline, costs, EBITA, Cash Flow and CapEx, as well as educated interpretation of deviations and trends
• execute planning and financial controlling cycles (Strategy, medium-term planning, Budget, Forecast), at different aggregation levels (Legal Entity, Profit Center, Business Sector, Strategic Business Unit); coordinate with sales units and affiliated companies
• close cooperation with business partners in the yearly Strategy rounds and generation of respective set of Financials
• closely work with business functions (Sales, R&D, Operations) to develop individual budgets and tracking mechanisms and provide insights into profitability views; support in the setup and evaluation of Business Cases
• establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms that can be updated on a real time basis to evidence effectiveness and the progress being made by business functions. Implement effective corrective measures, in case of significant deviations
• steer Cash Flow management
• execute and coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities and annual audits; touchpoint towards external and internal auditors
• perform financial Due Diligence, and PMI (post-merger integration) activities
• provide forward-looking predictions and estimates, trend analysis and scenario building, and translate these into comprehensive graphical views
• continuously develop processes, methods and internal controls, and integrate these into the existing financial systems and policies, while assuring appropriate risk management (in compliance with the company´s framework)
• active role in executing finance and controlling projects
• support in the development of digital Business Models

Your Profile

• master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or related field; a Postgraduation, MBA, and/or CPA is highly preferred
• at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and controlling functions
• good knowledge of SAP (FI/CO) and Corporate Reporting tools (e.g: HFM)
• very good command of MS Office (Advanced Excel, Powerpoint) and collaborative tools (Teams,KANBAN), ideally PowerBI or Data Analytics experience
• easiness in navigating through relevant metrics and KPIs such as EBITA, Market Contribution, EVA, Cash-Flow, TWF, also consolidated views
• ideally knowledge of Due Diligence processes, M&A activities, Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
• fluent German and business English
• extensive communication skillset; strong collaboration and facilitation skills
• project management skills
• ability to switch between different work settings and audiences, flexibility and intercultural sensitivity

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Marina Lö

• report and analyze relevant key figures, such as Topline, costs, EBITA, Cash Flow and CapEx, as well as educated interpretation of deviations and trends
• execute planning and financial controlling cycles (Strategy, medium-term planning, Budget, Forecast), at different aggregation levels (Legal Entity, Profit Center, Business Sector, Strategic Business Unit); coordinate with sales units and affiliated companies
• close cooperation with business partners in the yearly Strategy rounds and generation of respective set of Financials
• closely work with business functions (Sales, R&D, Operations) to develop individual budgets and tracking mechanisms and provide insights into profitability views; support in the setup and evaluation of Business Cases
• establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms that can be updated on a real time basis to evidence effectiveness and the progress being made by business functions. Implement effective corrective measures, in case of significant deviations
• steer Cash Flow management
• execute and coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities and annual audits; touchpoint towards external and internal auditors
• perform financial Due Diligence, and PMI (post-merger integration) activities
• provide forward-looking predictions and estimates, trend analysis and scenario building, and translate these into comprehensive graphical views
• continuously develop processes, methods and internal controls, and integrate these into the existing financial systems and policies, while assuring appropriate risk management (in compliance with the company´s framework)
• active role in executing finance and controlling projects
• support in the development of digital Business Model