Consultant - Business Controlling

Lidl Atlanta; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays & PTO

401K + company match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Well-being program

DailyPay

Job summary

Lidl US is seeking a Consultant - Business Controlling to join the Controlling & Analytics team. The role focuses on building complex data products, partnering with internal stakeholders, and supporting decision makers with data-driven insights.

Required: Bachelor's degree (or 5+ years experience in lieu), 3-5 years in related field, strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Hybrid work setup with distribution across regions is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field; 5+ years if no degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and timelines independently and collaboratively.
• Analyze data and develop solutions to streamline processes.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and executive-ready analyses.
• Cross-analyze data from multiple sources for new insights.
• Act as main point of contact for project escalations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Task prioritization

Google Sheets

Independent work

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

3-5 years of experience

5+ years in related field (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Consultant - Business Controlling to join our Controlling & Analytics team! The Consultant - Business Controlling provides support to management and operational departments by developing complex data products that are integrated into business processes and generate added business value. The role will include partnering with internal stakeholders across the business locally and internationally. The role is responsible for holding an understanding of the department’s processes and works towards safeguarding data management and data logistics. This position also provides support for decision makers by supplying information and elaboration of data for business decision making.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Effectively manage projects and project timelines while working independently and collaboratively to achieve short, medium, and long-term departmental visions
• Evaluate industry best practices and monitor developments and innovations within the retail sector particular to their business that may be beneficial to the daily operations of the organization
• Analyze and evaluate projects and develop ideas and/or practical solutions for streamlining business processes
• Regularly evaluates standard operational procedures and instructional documentation for improvements
• Serve as main point of contact for project escalation
• Compile ad-hoc reports and presentations, supporting executive management and operational departments by providing analysis for business focus areas
• Manipulate and interpret large amounts of data using business intelligence software
• Communicate and exchange experiences regarding operational matters with regional distribution centers
• Cross-analyze data from different sources to create new insights to the business to solve real-world business problems
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools, especially in Sheets
• A self-motivated and proactive individual with a can-do attitude and the ability to work on projects and solve problems independently

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $125,000 (with potential to earn $145,000 in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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