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KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

Financial Controller

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSentmenat, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a similar controlling, financial management, cost management, or reporting position.
  • Relevant experience in the industrial and/or automotive sector, preferably in multinational or manufacturing companies with high production volumes and demanding quality standards.
  • Experience in financial and cost management, controlling, and reporting in a multinational environment.
  • Experience in international financial consolidation and collaboration with international corporate departments.
  • Experience implementing or using enterprise resource planning systems, preferably SAP CO/FI modules.
  • Participation in financial process digitization, automation, or improvement projects.
  • Experience collaborating with external audits.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Intermediate-high (B2) English proficiency, required for working in an international environment.
  • Analytical ability and results orientation.
  • Rigor, precision, and attention to detail.
  • Proactivity and initiative in identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage priorities.
  • Communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
  • Adaptability to an international, industrial, and dynamic environment.
  • Quality orientation and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets and forecasts, actively participate in financial planning, and propose continuous-improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in monthly and annual accounting closings, ensuring financial information is accurate, reliable, and timely.
  • Prepare and report essential financial reports, including P&L, OPEX, PEX, and headcount, to support decision-making.
  • Coordinate with international subsidiaries and corporate teams to ensure appropriate financial consolidation.
  • Supervise, analyze, and control company costs, contributing to operational efficiency and the profitability of products, business lines, and projects.
  • Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts, identify causes, and propose corrective actions.
  • Drive the improvement and harmonization of financial processes, ensuring compliance with internal regulations and group best practices.
  • Participate in and lead process automation and digitization initiatives to improve efficiency through technology.
  • Design and prepare dashboards and key performance indicators to monitor business performance.
  • Participate in ad hoc analyses and feasibility studies to support management decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with Finance, Management Control, Operations, and Management teams.
  • Maintain occasional contact with external auditors and regulatory entities when necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional training in Controlling or Finance, or a related postgraduate qualification or master's degree.
  • Knowledge of additional languages.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and international subsidiaries.
  • Orientation toward continuous improvement, efficiency, and digital transformation.

About the Company

KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German engineering company that develops and manufactures electronic and mechatronic products. It has four divisions—Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors, and Test Technology (SOMA)—covering vehicle electrics, renewable energy, connector systems, and test/automation solutions. About 20,000 employees at 46 locations in 21 countries design, produce, and distribute these products with a focus on flexible, customer-focused service. The company aims to provide reliable, tailored solutions across electrification, energy efficiency, connectivity, and testing, setting itself apart as an independent family-owned firm with global reach.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Founded
1912

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