Commercial Controller

HRIT People; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 99.000 - 121.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HRIT People is seeking a Senior Controlling professional to drive strategic and commercial decisions for a global manufacturing client in Heidelberg. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, KPI development, and profitability improvement.

You will partner with the VP to steer innovation projects, manage forecasting and pricing strategies, and enhance reporting and BI capabilities. Hybrid work arrangement offers 2–3 days in the office weekly.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in Business Administration (B.Sc./Master) or Industrial Engineering with a focus on Controlling.
• 7+ years of professional experience in controlling within an internationally oriented industrial company.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience with M&A projects is a plus.
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, with high affinity for numbers.
• Strong communication and advisory skills at management level.

Aufgaben

• Act as Business Partner Controlling to the Vice President, advising on strategic and commercial decisions.
• Work in a data-driven way, deriving KPIs to support execution of the company strategy.
• Evaluate and steer innovation projects (business cases, prioritization, performance tracking).
• Own the management and further development of Sales Coordination & Sales Excellence (forecasting, pipeline, performance analysis).
• Analyze and optimize customer profitability, and develop and implement pricing strategies.
• Manage controlling and evaluation of marketing and go-to-market activities in terms of efficiency and ROI.
• Ensure execution of strategic initiatives (roadmap execution, tracking, action management).
• Further develop reporting, controlling, and analysis tools to support decision-making.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Strategic mindset

BI tools

SAP HANA

Ausbildung

Business Administration or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

SAP HANA S4

Jobbeschreibung

Our client

is a leading global manufacturer, employing more than 2,900 people across 20 locations worldwide. With a strong global presence, the company serves the food, health, and nutritional supplement markets, as well as the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Its products also enable a broad range of exciting technological applications. The organisation is driven by innovation and guided by a consistent commitment to excellence, experience, and customer focus.

Compensation:

Up to 110,000 EUR

Hybrid Working:

(2-3 days in office per week)

The Role:

In this role, you will drive strategic and commercial decision-making. Using data-driven analysis, modern management tools, and a clear focus on performance, growth, and profitability, you will play an active role in shaping the company's ongoing development.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as Business Partner Controlling to the Vice President, advising on strategic and commercial decisions
• Work in a data-driven way, deriving KPIs to support execution of the company strategy
• Evaluate and steer innovation projects (business cases, prioritization, performance tracking)
• Own the management and further development of Sales Coordination & Sales Excellence (forecasting, pipeline, performance analysis)
• Analyze and optimize customer profitability, and develop and implement pricing strategies
• Manage controlling and evaluation of marketing and go-to-market activities in terms of efficiency and ROI
• Ensure execution of strategic initiatives (roadmap execution, tracking, action management)
• Further develop reporting, controlling, and analysis tools to support decision-making

What You Bring:

• Completed degree in Business Administration (B.Sc./Master) or Industrial Engineering with a focus on Controlling, or comparable qualification
• 7+ years of professional experience in controlling within an internationally oriented industrial company, ideally within the manufacturing/food industry
• Experience with M&A projects is a plus
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, with a high affinity for numbers
• Strong communication and advisory skills at management level
• Ability to distill complex issues clearly and derive actionable recommendations
• High level of self-initiative and results orientation
• Confident use of common controlling tools and BI systems
• Structured, solution-oriented working style and strong team orientation
• Fluent in German and English
• Knowledge of SAP HANA S4 is an advantage

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity agency and value diversity in our sourcing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

In response to the increasing global demand for businesses to deploy efficient HR/IT and ERP systems, our niche recruitment knowledge and extensive experience within these communities have enabled us to establish reliable connections with professionals across Europe. We successfully collaborate with small enterprises to large corporations across various industries, including Automotive, Manufacturing, Technology, Media, Government, Banking, and Insurance.