Manager Operational Controlling (m/f/diverse)

Lufthansa Group; Kraków; On-site; PLN 214,316 - 300,043; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Group is seeking an experienced Manager Operational Controlling in Kraków, Poland. In this role, you will oversee operational financial performance, ensuring transparency of costs and aiding business leaders with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years in Controlling or FP&A, possess strong analytical abilities, and be fluent in English. The position requires openness to international travel and offers a comprehensive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Performance Management.
• Strong expertise in operational controlling, financial planning, and budgeting.
• Very good English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational controlling activities and financial performance monitoring.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Act as a trusted business partner for managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Operational controlling

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Finance or a related field

Job description

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.

Tasks

• 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

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%

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.