Commercial Controller (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group; Aalen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading optical technology company in Aalen is seeking a Financial Controller to manage international finance processes and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and experience in financial analysis and control. Proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of BI systems, and fluency in English and German are required. This role offers the chance to thrive within a diverse international environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Professional experience in financial planning & analysis and finance controlling is desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with BI systems is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage international finance controlling processes for commercial entities.
• Monitor and analyze financial KPIs and variances.
• Prepare reports and decision-making documents for management.

Kenntnisse

Financial planning & analysis

Finance controlling

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of SAP

Command of English

Command of German

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in economics or Finance

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

BI systems

Data visualization tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award‑winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your Role

• Manage international finance controlling processes for designated commercial entities, ensuring alignment with the group financial guidelines and policies.
• Coordinate and support financial planning process across the entities, facilitating collaboration and alignment.
• Regularly monitor and analyse financial and business KPIs, variances and underlying drivers, to provide timely and actionable insights.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and decision‑making documents for management and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial communications.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders to provide financial insights, support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across the business and financial objectives.
• Actively contribute to enhance reporting and analysis processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness and support cross‑departmental projects, fostering a collaborative work environment across the organization.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree and/or professional finance and accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CMA) is a plus.
• Professional experience in financial planning & analysis, finance controlling and finance business partnering is highly desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; familiarity with BI systems, data visualization tools, and SAP is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a results‑oriented and proactive mindset.
• High level of commitment and enthusiasm for working in a diverse international environment.
• Excellent command of English and German, both written and verbal; additional languages are a plus.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Hannah Beutler