Senior Specialist Group Technical Operations Controlling

Merck Group; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group is seeking a finance professional to join Group Controlling, focusing on production cost controlling. You will forecast, report, and guide cost accounting decisions while enhancing tools for cost reporting across production sites.

You will also work on gross profit reporting, strategic forecasting, and working capital management in close partnership with business areas and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business recommendations
• Experience in production controlling or similar finance function
• Strong communication skills, able to explain topics to senior leadership
• Degree in business administration, economics or engineering
• IT affinity to support digitalization and tooling initiatives
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, TM1 and BO analyzer
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Drive Gross Profit Reporting: forecast, actuals, and strategic guidance for decision making
• Develop and enhance cost reporting and performance measurement tools for production sites
• Support Net Working Capital management and cash conversion metrics in collaboration with business sectors

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Business communication

Interacting with senior leadership

Finance project management

English fluency

Cost accounting

IT affinity

Education

Degree in business administration, economics or engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

TM1

BO analyzer

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

You will be integral part of our Group Controlling team driving all topics related to production cost controlling in close collaboration with the business sectors. On one hand we drive forecasting and actual reporting of production costs and net working capital. On the other hand, we provide a platform for the cost reporting and performance measurements for all production sites. We give guidance to ensure correct cost accounting, driving projects to increase transparency and identifying potential financial improvements.

Your role will include two main topics. First, Gross Profit Reporting (Review, Forecast, and Strategy): Create financial reports and business analyses, act as a developed expert with sound professional knowledge and bring in your perspective in the decision-making process. Second, Net Working Capital: Further develop our Controlling tools to measure the performance of working capital management and the related cash conversion in close collaboration with the business sectors.

Who You Are

• You have an analytical mindset including high interest in translating data analysis into clear business recommendations.
• You have a talent to explain complex topics with simple words and you are confident in interacting with senior leadership.
• You like creating new ideas and driving finance projects across departments.
• You have experience in production controlling or related functions.
• You have an IT affinity to support the digitalization.
• You have a degree in business administration, economics or engineering
• You are skilled and proficient with related systems (Powerpoint, Excel, TM1, BO analyzer)
• You are fluent in English

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!