Head of Controlling MAHLE Service Solutions Parma

MAHLE GmbH; Parma; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive supplier in Parma is seeking a Head of Controlling to lead the financial planning team, manage monthly reporting, and ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, at least 10 years of experience, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Competenze

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in controlling, finance, accounting, or budgeting roles.
• Proven experience in multinational environments, preferably within the automotive manufacturing sector.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the Controlling team, enhancing capabilities and collaboration.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and long-term planning.
• Manage monthly closing processes in local systems (SAP, MARS).
• Coordinate and consolidate financial planning activities across European entities.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Strong proficiency in SAP

Advanced Excel skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Strumenti

SAP

Financial reporting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Controlling MAHLE Service Solutions Parma

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e‑mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether

Your Contribution:

This position leads the Controlling team, acting as a strategic business partner to regional and global management, with a focus on financial planning, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop the Controlling team by enhancing capabilities, ensuring effective collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as a strategic business partner to EMEA regional and global management, providing financial insights to support decision‑making and long‑term planning.
• Manage monthly closing processes in local systems (SAP, MARS), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate standards.
• Coordinate and consolidate financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across all European entities.
• Prepare comprehensive management reporting packages and presentations for regular and ad‑hoc reviews, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Oversee cost structure management, including cost‑center planning, headcount and personnel cost analysis, and CAPEX monitoring and approval.
• Define and analyze production costs, including BOM setup, standard cost calculations, and margin impact assessments through variance analysis.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance, support audits and implement measures to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Drive and manage key projects, such as SAP S/4 HANA implementation and development of standardized controlling tools and processes.
• Support business case development for new product launches, investments, market entries, and M&A activities, ensuring financial viability and alignment with strategic goals.

Your Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in controlling, finance, accounting, or budgeting roles.
• Fluent in English; Italian as a native language is required.
• Proven experience in multinational environments, preferably within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, ideally within Aftermarket and Manufacturing modules.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross‑functional team setting.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.

In addition to working with a great team, we encourage you to reach your full potential. Exciting assignments and personalized support for your career are available to you.

We will contact only selected candidates.

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Management

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Finance Accounting & Controlling

Department: BU3 Lifecycle and Mobility

Location: Parma, IT

Company: MAHLE Aftermarket (IT)

Closing date for applications

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Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.