Lead Operational IT Controller (m/w/d) 6010130 Jenbach, Austria

INNIO Group; Kühnsdorf; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health program

Moving cost support

Public transport nearby

Transportation cost support

Healthy meals canteen

Alps location

Job summary

INNIO Group, a global energy solutions provider, is seeking an Operations IT Controller to own IT cost controlling and link IT budget owners with Finance. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing processes while delivering transparent reporting on IT financials, projects, and resources.

Join a dynamic IT Operations Management team and contribute to governance of IT spend, ensuring cost allocations, time tracking, and project compliance across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost controlling or similar finance role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Admin, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven approach.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to translate IT cost data into budget/forecast views.
• Strong collaboration with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Very good communication skills, IT affinity and organized work style.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Provide transparent reporting on IT financials, projects and resources.
• Analyze IT costs, track actuals (CAPEX/OPEX) and control variances.
• Lead annual budget planning and recurring forecast cycles.
• Manage IT purchasing process from request to closure (POs, GRNI, accruals).
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Procurement, AP, Accounting and business teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Cost controlling

Budget planning

Forecasting

IT finance reporting

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle

Finance systems

Job description

INNIO Group is a globally distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

As Operations IT Controller (m/w/d), you will own operational IT cost controlling and act as the link between IT budget owners and Finance. You will manage budget planning, forecasting and purchasing processes while providing transparent reporting on IT financials, projects and resources. As part of the IT Operations Management team, you will support effective governance of IT services and spend across the function.

If this sounds interesting for you then join us and Be the energy behind the energy.

What INNIO offers:

• An innovative and international working environment
• Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care Program - including company sport activities
• Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
• Good connections to public transport - station in direct proximity
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
• Attractive location in the heart of the alps which provides various outdoor sport and other leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide transparent reporting on IT financials, projects and resources to support decision-making and appropriate service allocation
• Analyze IT project and operational costs, track actuals including CAPEX and OPEX, and control variances against plan with Project Managers and budget owners
• Lead annual operational budget planning and recurring forecast cycles, including the collection and consolidation of inputs and coordination of cost transfers
• Manage the IT purchasing process from request review through closure, including purchase orders, goods receipts, GRNI reconciliation, accruals, invoices and vendor statements
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Accounting and Business teams to resolve issues and keep stakeholders on schedule
• Strengthen governance of IT spend by maintaining clear approval workflows and ensuring compliance with agreed purchasing and project processes
• Ensure accurate allocation of costs to projects, services and business units, including IT chargeback and capacity costs supported by timely time tracking

Your Profile:

• Experience in cost controlling or a similar finance position
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Informatics or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach and attention to detail
• Very good Excel skills and the ability to translate IT cost data into clear budget and forecast views for Finance and Business
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills, with the ability to manage inputs from multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines
• Very good communication skills, IT affinity and a structured, well-organized way of working
• Fluent English

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in IT cost controlling
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, particularly general ledger, purchase orders and accruals

Compensation Structure & Criteria

We highly value your individual qualifications and experience. As part of our recruiting process, we engage in open dialogue with you to discuss the details and ensure the best possible fit. At INNIO we offer a competitive compensation package that is aligned with market benchmarks and internal equity principles. Individual salary offers are determined based on factors such as professional experience, qualifications, technical expertise, demonstrated competencies, and the scope of the position and are generally far above the requirements of the metal collective agreement in Austria. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for a range of benefits and development opportunities designed to support their professional and personal growth. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment and business needs.

Why INNIO?

Decades of expertise meet pioneering spirit and the will to make more possible. We think ahead, get things done and solve what matters together. Responsibility comes early, and so does the expectation to take initiative and make decisions. Those who work here see their own impact and help shape what comes next.

Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, every employee feels a sense of belonging, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.