Business Unit Controller

Job Description

As a Business Unit Controller you support and drive the financial performance of our assigned Business Units. In this role, you act as a trusted business partner to management, providing financial insights, performance monitoring, and decision support to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. You actively participate in cross-functional AI initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies to optimize financial processes, improve analytical capabilities, and support the digital transformation of the Controlling function.

• Act as the main finance business partner for Business Unit management teams
• Serve as the key interface between HQ Controlling and local Business Units
• Monitor and control the financial performance of assigned Business Units and countries
• Analyse Business Unit profitability, cash flow, and key performance indicators
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Perform variance analyses and identify risks and opportunities against budget and forecast
• Support Business Unit managers with financial decision-making and performance improvement initiatives
• Provide regular reporting packages and presentations to senior management and other stakeholders
• Monitor operational expenditure (OPEX) and overhead costs to ensure budget adherence
• Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and financial transparency
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Project Finance, and other corporate functions
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of financial planning and reporting systems
• Prepare and deliver ad-hoc analyses and management presentations
• Support Group Accounting and other global functions in controlling-related matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, Corporate Controlling, or Finance in an international environment; experience in the renewable energy industry is advantageous
• Strong understanding of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow management
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and business partnering capabilities, including presentation skills
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with, or enthusiasm for, AI-driven finance and controlling solutions
• Business fluency in English is required; German and additional languages are an advantage
• Experience with ERPs, BI, and planning tools, such as Business Central, LucaNet, xP&A and PowerBI is a must

Additional Information

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

 We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.