Manager Operational Controlling (m/f/diverse)

Lufthansa Group Business Services; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs / Training options

Flight privileges

Relocation support

Flexible working hours

Health Plan

Employee events

Free parking

Job summary

Lufthansa Group Business Services is seeking an experienced Manager Operational Controlling based in Kraków, Poland. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing operational financial performance and providing data-driven financial insights to business leaders.

Your responsibilities include managing cost controlling activities, reviewing financial postings, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. The position offers benefits like hybrid working, health plans, and development programs.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Performance Management.
• Strong expertise in operational controlling and management reporting.
• Very good English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational controlling activities and financial performance monitoring.
• Coordinate financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Develop and manage operational budgets aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Financial KPIs expertise

Operational controlling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manager Operational Controlling. In this role, you will be responsible for steering operational financial performance, ensuring transparency of costs, and supporting business leaders with data-driven financial insights. You will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and operational decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational controlling activities, including cost center controlling, cost tracking, and financial performance monitoring
• Review financial postings and initiate corrective actions where required
• Support accrual processes, forecasting activities, and workforce/FTE controlling
• Identify and drive cost optimization and efficiency improvement opportunities
• Coordinate and drive financial planning and forecasting processes
• Align planning assumptions with key stakeholders and ensure consistency across business areas
• Identify deviations, risks, and opportunities and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and manage operational budgets in alignment with business objectives
• Provide management with meaningful analyses and recommendations to support decision-making
• Help implement scalable structures aligned with global controlling and reporting requirements
• Act as a trusted business partner for managers, operational leaders, and finance stakeholders
• Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors

Benefits

• Development programs / Training options
• Lockers for cyclists / sportsmen
• Flight privileges
• Relocation support
• Employee events
• Free parking
• Health Plan
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working possible

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 5-7+ years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Performance Management, or a comparable Finance function
• Strong expertise in operational controlling, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Experience working with financial KPIs, cost structures, and management reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a complex, international environment
• Very good English, both written and spoken
• Openness to international travel up to 30%
• CV/Resume required
• Must possess permit to work in Poland

The salary offer for this position will be presented after the interview stage, at the time of extending an employment offer, allowing sufficient time to review and discuss the proposed terms of employment and compensation.