Specialist Controlling (m/w/d)

RKW SE; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with benefits

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance with remote work option

Health management services

Free on-site parking

Company cafeteria with fresh meals

Job Bike leasing

MeinEAP health program

On-site parking

Company cafeteria

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics industry seeks a financial controller to oversee financial analyses, reporting, and support investment processes. Candidates must hold a degree in business administration and have several years of experience in controlling, including financial statement preparation according to HGB and IFRS. Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) are essential. This role offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits, including professional development opportunities and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in the controlling department of an industrial company.
• Experience preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS is required.
• Strong affinity for numbers and ability to interpret figures in a business context.
• Strong command of MS Office, especially Excel, and ERP systems (prefer SAP).
• Ability to interpret figures and present them in a business context.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Provision of financial analyses, reporting, and planning.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Advising management on business-related matters.
• Monitor and support investment processes with KPI calculations.
• Advise management on business-related matters.
• Conduct contribution margin analysis and price analyses.
• Perform ad-hoc and variance analyses and develop performance indicators.
• Analyze business performance developments.
• Continuously improve controlling processes and tools at group level.

Skills

MS Office applications

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Business fluent in English

Business fluent in German

Education

Degree in business administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

• Provision of financial analyses, reporting, and planning (forecast, MTP, budget) to create transparency and to track action plans from a functional perspective
• Reporting and development of appropriate controlling and accounting measures
• Responsibility for preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (according to HGB and IFRS)
• Monitoring and supporting investment processes through investment calculations and the calculation of relevant KPIs
• Advising division and department management on all business‑related matters
• Contribution margin accounting and price analyses
• Execution of ad‑hoc and variance analyses, preparation of performance indicators, identification of improvement potential
• Analysis of business performance developments
• Continuous improvement of existing controlling processes and tools at the group level

Your profile and qualifications

• You have completed a degree in business administration with a focus on controlling
• You have several years of professional experience in the controlling department of an industrial company
• Experience in preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS is required
• You have very good knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, and ERP systems, preferably SAP
• You possess a strong affinity for numbers as well as analytical skills and the ability to interpret figures in a business context
• Your English and German language skills are business fluent

What we offer

• Attractive Salary: Compensation in accordance with the collective wage agreement of the plastics industry, including contractual benefits such as vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Retirement Provision: Company pension scheme
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through workshops, training programs, and (language) courses
• Work‑Life Balance: 37.5‑hour work week and 30 days of annual leave, with the option for remote work
• Comprehensive Onboarding: An extensive orientation process to ensure a smooth start in your new role
• Modern and Global Corporate Culture: Flat hierarchies, encouragement of innovative ideas, and respectful collaboration in diverse, intercultural teams
• Perks and Discounts: Access to various employee discounts and special offers, as well as the option for Job Bike leasing
• Health & Well‑Being: Access to the “meinEAP” advisory platform (a personal support program for family, health, work, and career matters) and corporate health management services
• Daily Comforts: Free on‑site parking and a company cafeteria offering fresh and varied meals every day

Interested? Apply online via our RKW application portal, indicating your current notice period and salary expectations.

Any questions? Email us at [e-mail] – we look forward to hearing from you!