Job DescriptionObjectives and Responsibilities of the PositionThe role is part of the Finance and Accounting department with a focus on financial reporting, controlling, and project work. Another key focus is the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.Key responsibilitiesParticipation in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsSupport for budgeting and forecasting for multiple entitiesPerforming actual vs. budget comparisons, variance analyses, commentary, cost accounting, ad-hoc evaluations, as well as deriving and tracking measuresAssisting with data consolidation and preparing monthly reports for the UK-based parent companyIndependently creating profitability analyses and taking ownership of and coordinating projects and special topicsDeveloping and continuously improving ongoing controlling processesSupporting management with controlling-related tasks (e.g., cost center controlling, investment controlling, CAPEX controlling, etc.)Acting as a central point of contact and sparring partner for other departments, with close collaboration with the accounting teamQualificationsSuccessfully completed degree in business administration with a focus on Controlling / Accounting3–5 years of relevant professional experience in Controlling / Reporting / FP&A in a manufacturing companyExperience in an international corporation or consulting firmKnowledge of international accounting standards is an advantageExcellent English skills, both written and spokenIndependent working styleStrong analytical skillsHigh affinity for numbersTeam player with above-average commitment