Performance Controller (f/m/d) | Financial Performance Management

GEA Germany GmbH; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Corporate benefits (gym discounts, etc

International collaboration

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Düsseldorf seeks a Performance Controller (f/m/d) to turn financial data into insights and support management decisions. You will report to the Senior Director Financial Performance Management NPE Division in Düsseldorf and work in an international, dynamic environment with a high level of responsibility.

Responsibilities include monthly management reporting, data extraction and validation, creating clear visualizations and management presentations, ad hoc analyses, and

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on Finance or Controlling.
• Several years of relevant experience in controlling, financial performance management, or reporting.
• Confident user of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Analysis for Office and MS Office; Think-Cell is a plus.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with an affinity for numbers and digital tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Fluent in German and English and comfortable working in an international environment.
• Independent, proactive and structured working style with a strong team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting, including actual vs. target analysis, and support the planning process.
• Extract, validate and analyze large data volumes from different sources.
• Turn complex data into clear visualizations and management presentations.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and special evaluations to support business decisions.
• Develop and optimize controlling processes, reporting tools and data quality.
• Identify opportunities to make financial performance management more efficient and transparent.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

German language

English language

Education

University degree in Economics or Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analysis for Office

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Think-Cell

Job description

Turn data into insights. Drive financial performance. Nutrition Plant Engineering (NPE) develops innovative process technologies and complete plants for the international food, beverage, dairy, new food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Combining engineering expertise, digital solutions and sustainable technologies, we create efficient production solutions for customers worldwide.

As Performance Controller (f/m/d), you will help turn financial data into meaningful insights and support management in making informed business decisions. Reporting directly to the Senior Director Financial Performance Management NPE Division located in Düsseldorf, you will work in an international and dynamic environment with a high degree of responsibility.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Prepare monthly management reporting, including actual vs. target analysis, and support the planning process
• Extract, validate and analyze large data volumes from different sources
• Turn complex data into clear visualizations and management presentations
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and special evaluations to support business decisions
• Develop and optimize controlling processes, reporting tools and data quality
• Identify opportunities to make financial performance management more efficient and transparent

Your Profile / Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on Finance or Controlling
• Several years of relevant experience in controlling, financial performance management, management reporting or a comparable role are an advantage
• Confident user of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Analysis for Office and MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Think-Cell is a plus
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, combined with an affinity for numbers and digital tools
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly
• Fluent in German and English and comfortable working in an international environment
• Independent, proactive and structured working style with a strong team-oriented mindset

What we offer

• International collaboration in a global technology organization
• Meaningful impact on business decisions and divisional performance
• Attractive compensation and modern working environment
• 30 days of annual leave
• Individual learning and development opportunities
• Corporate benefits, including discounts on gym memberships, courses and other offers
• Exciting projects at the intersection of engineering, AI and financial performance

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment in which everyone can contribute and develop their potential.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.