Head of Corporate Finance & R&D Controlling (m|f|d)

Voith SE & Co. KG; Langenau; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Germany is seeking a Global Head of Resource Allocation to oversee investment strategy and governance. This role requires a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing investment reviews, developing a resource allocation framework, and providing strategic insights to executive leadership. The position offers an attractive compensation package and flexible working arrangements, aimed at balancing family and career priorities.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Executive development opportunities

Flexible working models

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years in investment controlling, corporate finance, or strategic planning.
• Proven track record in managing complex investment portfolios.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across functions.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

About the Voith Group

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.

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.

Your tasks

• 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!

Your personal contact

J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS

Global Business Services HR EMEA

Talent Acquisition Team • Tomeika Whelan • Tel. [phone]