Über das Unternehmen Our client is an internationally active industrial company combining strong engineering capabilities with modern production and finance structures. The organization places a clear focus on controlling, performance steering, and business partnering as key enablers for sustainable growth. Finance works in close alignment with management and operations, offering a strong interface role for candidates with an audit background transitioning into industry controlling. Aufgaben Primary responsibility for operational and strategic controlling, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis In-depth analysis and steering of cost structures, margins, and profitability in close cooperation with operations and production Development and continuous enhancement of KPIs, performance metrics, and management dashboards as key management steering tools Preparation of decision-ready financial analyses, business cases, and investment calculations for senior management Active contribution to the optimization and standardization of controlling processes, systems and data quality Audit-related responsibilities focus on leveraging audit expertise to ensure transparency, compliance and high-quality financial information; direct audit execution is not the core focus Use of Big-4 audit know-how to act as a challenging sparring partner for internal stakeholders and external auditors Profil University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field Professional experience in Audit, ideally within a Big-4 environment, combined with proven, hands-on Controlling experience (mandatory) Solid practical exposure to controlling tasks (e.g. via industry secondments, controlling-related audit mandates, or direct industry roles) Strong knowledge of HGB; basic IFRS knowledge desirable In-depth understanding of industrial production processes, cost structures, and performance drivers Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP FI/CO is a strong advantage Initial leadership experience or responsibility for workstreams/projects Strong analytical and structured mindset High business and financial acumen Confident communicator with senior-level stakeholders Hands-on mentality, ownership, and strong quality focus Fluent in German and English Benefits Hybrid working model with 1 fixed remote-work day per week 30 days of annual leave Flexible working hours Employer-funded pension scheme and additional social benefits Modern workplace environment with short decision-making paths Structured onboarding and clear long-term development perspective Stable, growth-oriented industrial environment with high employee retention