Director Finance & Controlling (f/m/d)
General information
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is one of the leading business schools in the German-speaking world.
We are looking to fill the position of Director of Finance and Controlling (f/m/d) at the earliest possible date.
Reporting directly to the Head of Administration, you will take on overall responsibility for the Controlling and Financial Accounting teams with approximately 10 staff members. In this key role, you will significantly contribute to WHU’s strategic development. Your financial expertise will ensure transparency and provide a sound basis for decision-making at the executive level. Together with the Head of Administration’s leadership team (comprising the areas of Program & Executive Education Administration, Transformation & Digitalization, Marketing, Business Engagement, Infrastructure, HR and IT), you will be part of the administrative backbone of WHU.
Your mission
- Full responsibility for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as well as internal management of financial and non-financial KPIs
- Professional and disciplinary leadership of the Controlling and Financial Accounting teams: integration, development, and motivation of staff
- Further development of reporting, controlling processes, and performance metrics
- Implementation and optimization of digital solutions in controlling and accounting – including the development of a data warehouse system
- Strategic and financial collaboration with WHU's Executive Board, the WHU Foundation, and other internal stakeholders
- Business and sparring partner for chairs and academic program leaders
Your profile
- University degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or similar – ideally with a focus on controlling or accounting
- Several years of relevant professional experience in controlling, preferably in a leadership position
- Strong interest and experience in shaping efficient financial systems and driving digitalization in accounting and controlling
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Proven leadership capabilities, team orientation, and excellent communication skills
- Hands-on mentality with a high level of initiative, innovation, and execution strength
- Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
What we offer
- A diverse and international working environment
- An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team
- Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development
- Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
- Attractive skill development and training offerings
- Flexible working time models, including home office option
- Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits
- Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)
- Daycare for children for working parents
- Various fitness and health activities
Contact
For questions please contact:
Dr. Rebecca Winkelmann
Head of Administration
email: sekretariat.kanzler@whu.edu