Overhead controlling and reporting
Responsible for overhead controlling (global R&D, IT costs, Administration)
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the preparation of annual budgets, considering business objectives.
Review and/or prepare reports to monitor overhead costs and hours by unit and function and analyze variances.
Meet regularly with cost center managers and functional managers to review results, explain deviations, and initiate countermeasures.
Prepare for the financial part of the function reviews. Identify potential savings for cost reductions.
Work hand in hand with functional managers and members of the finance departments
Support and advise business unit controlling and subsidiaries in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Process & Tools
Help build KPI’s, create and automate templates for budget and forecast input and output
Identify opportunities for improvement with the ability to prioritize issues that add value and save time.
Actively support the improvement of our Tagetik consolidation tool.
Responsible for the monthly upload of HZI AG data into Tagetik
Test data quality, reconcile data across sources and check reports.
Education in accounting/finance/controlling/economics (e.g. Degree in business administration at university/university of applied science)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving attitude, ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
High degree of flexibility and resilience
Strong ability to set priorities and take decisions.
Thorough and precise
Teamplayer and customer oriented
Good communication skills at all levels of business hierarchy and proactive attitude
Experienced in working in an intercultural environment
Competence in working methods
Good understanding of financial consolidation principles, core financial KPI’s, P&L, balance sheet, cost centres structures and dynamics
Good knowledge of ERP system IFS or SAP (FI/CO) and Microsoft Office programs
Excellent knowledge in Excel
Fluent in written and spoken English. Other languages are a plus.
Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Hands-on mentality, innovative mindset, incentive towards change and improvement.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complex matrix organizations and to adapt to changing requirements.
Employment contract for an indefinite period
+ 13th Salary
Financial reward for working anniversaries
Flexible working time (core time 9-3:30)
Home Office possible 2 days a week
Extra days of leave (+1 day after the first, third and fifth year of service)
Extra days of leave for special personal events (e.g., wedding, graduation etc.)
Modern infrastructure
Free drinking regime (coffee)
Recreation allowance
Multisport card
The third pillar of the pension scheme
Support for professional and career growth, education and training
Supportive and team-oriented working environment