Controlling Specialist

BENTELER; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BENTELER Automotive is seeking a detail-oriented Controlling Specialist for our US team in Auburn Hills, MI. The role focuses on financial transparency, consolidation of North American expenditures, and PnL reporting across Actuals, Forecasts and Budget cycles.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance, 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and SAP ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience; automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP ERP experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation and reporting of North American expenditures, including Tooling, Prototypes, and CAPEX.
• Oversee the PnL consolidation across Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget cycles.
• Adjust financial plans based on target settings and performance insights.
• Analyze and benchmark financial performance to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare strategic recommendations to improve target achievement and outcomes.
• Review and validate monthly financial reports for completeness and plausibility.
• Provide commentary and insights on monthly reporting for decision-making.
• Prepare presentations for Cluster Reviews and monthly management meetings.
• Support plants with financial and operational issues as needed.
• Contribute to development and optimization of accounting, finance, and controlling systems.
• Support continuous improvement of the control system and reporting tools.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Division: BENTELER Automotive
Functional Area: Finance & Controlling
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 47717

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities-at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Controlling Specialist to join our US team. This role is pivotal in driving financial transparency, strategic insights, and operational excellence across our regional operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial reporting and analysis, with a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the consolidation and reporting of North American Non-Serial expenditures, including Tooling, Prototypes, and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX).
• Oversee the Profit and Loss (PnL) consolidation process across Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Adjust financial plans based on target settings and performance insights.
• Analyze and benchmark financial performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare strategic recommendations to enhance target achievement and overall financial outcomes.
• Review and validate monthly financial reports for completeness, consistency, and plausibility.
• Provide commentary and insights on monthly reporting to support decision-making.
• Prepare presentations for Cluster Reviews and monthly management meetings.
• Support plants with financial and operational issues as needed.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of accounting, finance, and controlling systems.
• Support continuous improvement of the control system and reporting tools.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience; automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • SAP ERP experience preferred.
• Other: Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Your contact

Charlotte Rose Muraske
BENTELER Human Resources

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