General informationTo 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 missionFurther development of financial reporting and performance management systemsImplementation and optimization of digital solutions in controlling and financial accounting, including the implementation of a data warehouseLeadership and development of the Controlling and Finance teams: integration, motivation, and support of team membersResponsibility for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as well as internal reporting of financial and non-financial KPIsClose collaboration with cost center managers and decision-makers across academic and administrative unitsStrategic support for WHU’s Core Leadership Team, WHU Foundation, and other internal stakeholders on financial mattersYour profileUniversity degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field – ideally with a focus on ControllingSeveral years of relevant professional experience in Controlling in a leadership roleStrong analytical and strategic thinking skillsProven leadership abilities, team orientation, and excellent communication skillsProactive mindset with a high level of initiative and openness to innovationHands-on experience with controlling systems and digital finance processesExcellent command of German and English, both written and spokenWhat we offerA diverse and international working environmentAn open-minded, supportive, and motivated teamOpportunities to actively contribute to the school’s developmentFlat hierarchies and fast decision-making processesAttractive skill development and training offeringsFlexible working time models, including home office optionExclusive company-sponsored social benefitsEcofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)Daycare for children for working parentsVarious fitness and health activitiesContactFor questions please contact:Dr. Rebecca WinkelmannHead of Administrationemail: sekretariat.kanzler@whu.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr