Head of Group Business Controlling (f/m/x)

Raiffeisen Bank International; Austria; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-from-home Austria

Global community

Career growth opportunities

Health & wellness programs

Public transport pass

Family support

Job summary

Raiffeisen Bank International in Austria seeks Head of Group Business Controlling to build and lead a team of about 9, deliver transparent, forward-looking performance insights, and enable senior management to make strategic decisions.

You will shape a new department, strengthen financial business partnering, and contribute to RBI’s performance and transformation. Deadline: 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• A university or master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, technology or a comparable field.
• Leadership experience and strong expertise in business controlling, financial performance management, planning and forecasting, ideally gained in banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop Group Business Controlling and a team of about 9 people, creating clarity on priorities, responsibilities and quality standards while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Establish the department as the primary Finance contact and trusted sparring partner for assigned business areas across RBI AT Business Banking and the Group perimeter.
• Provide senior Business management with clear performance transparency, forward-looking insights and constructive challenge on profitability, risks, opportunities and strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the assigned business areas and facilitate structured performance dialogues based on consistent KPI frameworks, reliable reporting and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee portfolio analyses, profitability assessments and financial deep dives, and support initiatives relating to performance improvement, RWA and capital optimization, cost efficiency and resource allocation.
• Connect Business with relevant Finance functions, represent the department in performance discussions and strategic initiatives, and advance the standardization, automation and continuous improvement of controlling processes, methods, tools and data usage.

Skills

Leadership

Business controlling

Finance performance

KPI frameworks

Banking knowledge

English

German

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Finance

Job description

Head of Group Business Controlling (f/m/x)

Would you like to play a key role in transforming financial performance insights into strategic business decisions? Group Business Controlling is a newly established (B-2) department within Group Controlling & Financial Performance Management. It brings together business-controlling expertise for assigned business areas across RBI AT Business Banking and the Group perimeter and serves as a central link between Business and Finance. In this leadership role, you will build and develop a team of about 9 people, create a transparent and forward-looking view of performance, and enable senior management to make well-informed strategic and financial decisions. You will have the opportunity to shape a new department, strengthen financial business partnering and make a visible contribution to RBI’s performance and transformation.

Your mission at RBI:

• Build, lead and develop Group Business Controlling and a team of about 9 people, creating clarity on priorities, responsibilities and quality standards while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Establish the department as the primary Finance contact and trusted, independent sparring partner for assigned business areas across RBI AT Business Banking and the Group perimeter.
• Provide senior Business management with clear performance transparency, forward-looking insights and constructive challenge on profitability, risks, opportunities and strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the assigned business areas and facilitate structured performance dialogues based on consistent KPI frameworks, reliable reporting and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee portfolio analyses, profitability assessments and financial deep dives, and support initiatives relating to performance improvement, RWA and capital optimization, cost efficiency and resource allocation.
• Connect Business with relevant Finance functions, represent the department in performance discussions and strategic initiatives, and advance the standardization, automation and continuous improvement of controlling processes, methods, tools and data usage.

Your core competencies:

• A university or master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, technology or a comparable field.
• Leadership experience and strong expertise in business controlling, financial performance management, planning and forecasting, ideally gained in banking or financial services.
• Expert knowledge of profitability management, capital and RWA topics, financial KPI frameworks, management reporting and customer, product or portfolio analysis.
• A strong understanding of banking business models, products and financial performance drivers, paired with the ability to turn complex financial topics into clear business implications and recommendations.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and provide independent challenge at senior-management level, supported by strong analytical, communication, presentation and conflict-management skills.
• Advanced English skills; German is an advantage.
• You bring integrity, a collaborative and empowering leadership style, a strong focus on results and willingness to travel.

What's in it for you:

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria.
• Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Our teams thrive on collaboration and mutual respect.
• Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
• Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances.
• Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a free public transport pass.
• Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
• Competitive salary: In accordance with Austrian legal requirements, the minimum salary for this position is EUR 4.206,12 gross per month under the applicable Banking Collective Agreement. The actual salary is typically higher and will be determined individually based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the specific requirements of the role.

Application Deadline: Friday, 20. November 2026 (eob)

Build a career where your work truly matters. At Raiffeisen Bank International, with more than 17 million customers across Austria and CEE, it’s our people who make the difference. From day one, you’ll take responsibility, grow beyond ladders and org charts, and help us deliver lasting value to our customers. We are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusiveness, and equity — striving to create a culture where every voice is heard and every individual feels valued and respected.

Your benefits at one sight:

Join a team that values your well-being and professional development, offering a variety of benefits to support your success.