Head Investment Controlling R&D Global (m|f|d)

Voith SE & Co. KG; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology company is seeking a Head of Investment & R&D Controlling to lead strategic planning and the governance of investments. This high-impact role requires strong financial discipline and leadership skills, along with a Master’s degree and over 3 years of relevant experience. The position involves maximizing value creation through optimal resource allocation while collaborating with executive leadership. An attractive compensation and flexible working model are offered.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Executive development opportunities

Flexible working models

Support for family and career compatibility

Health and well-being offers

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in investment controlling or corporate finance.
• Proven track record in managing complex investment portfolios.
• Fluent in English with strong stakeholder engagement.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global investment review process and financial analysis.
• Drive development of global resource allocation framework.
• Oversee post-investment tracking and KPI development.

Kenntnisse

Investment controlling

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Head of Investment & R&D Controlling (m|f|d)
Job ID 76909 | Location Heidenheim

As the Global Head of Resource Allocation, you will lead the Center of Excellence for strategic planning, evaluation and governance of global investments across capital expenditures, R&D and IT initiatives. You will ensure optimal allocation of financial and operational resources to maximize value creation and support long-term business objectives. This role combines strategic foresight with rigorous financial discipline and cross-functional leadership.

• Lead the global investment review process, including financial analysis, risk assessment and strategic alignment for Capex, R&D and IT projects.
• Drive the development and implementation of a global resource allocation framework, ensuring transparency, consistency and value-based prioritization.
• Oversee post-investment tracking and implementation monitoring, including KPI development and performance reviews.
• Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on portfolio optimization and capital deployment.
• Manage cross-functional governance boards and investment committees.
• Ensure alignment of investment decisions with corporate strategy and financial targets.
• Functionally lead a global team of controllers working on investments proposals, fostering collaboration, global quality standards and capability development.
• Continuously improve tools, processes, and systems for investment planning and tracking (e.g., dashboards, scenario models, reporting standards).

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in investment controlling, corporate finance, or strategic planning, ideally in a global matrix organization.
• Proven track record in evaluating and managing complex investment portfolios, including CAPEX, R&D, IT and innovation-driven projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

We offer you a high-impact leadership role with global visibility and influence, where you will be strategically involved in shaping the company’s future through smart capital allocation.

In addition, you can expect an attractive compensation package and executive development opportunities. We also provide flexible working models and various offers to support the compatibility of family and career as well as health and well-being.

Apply now via our web portal.

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The J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZ is looking forward to your application!

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