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To strengthen our leadership team, we are looking for an experienced and committed individual to take on the role of Director Controlling & Finance (f / m / d).
As part of the Head of Administration’s team, you will assume overall responsibility for the Controlling and Finance departments. In this key leadership position, you will drive the strategic development of our financial operations and ensure transparency to support data-driven decision-making by the School’s Core Leadership Team.
Your mission
* Further development of financial reporting and performance management systems
* Implementation and optimization of digital solutions in controlling and financial accounting, including the implementation of a data warehouse
* Leadership and development of the Controlling and Finance teams: integration, motivation, and support of team members
* Responsibility for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as well as internal reporting of financial and non-financial KPIs
* Close collaboration with cost center managers and decision-makers across academic and administrative units
* Strategic support for WHU’s Core Leadership Team, WHU Foundation, and other internal stakeholders on financial matters
Your profile
* University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field – ideally with a focus on Controlling
* Several years of relevant professional experience in Controlling in a leadership role
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
* Proven leadership abilities, team orientation, and excellent communication skills
* Proactive mindset with a high level of initiative and openness to innovation
* Hands-on experience with controlling systems and digital finance processes
* Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
What we offer
* A diverse and international working environment
* An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team
* Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development
* Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
* Attractive skill development and training offerings
* Flexible working time models, including home office option
* Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits
* Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)
* Daycare for children for working parents
* Various fitness and health activities
Contact
For questions please contact:
Head of Administration
email : About us
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence.
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