Business Controller (m/f/d) IT and Research & Development

Wir denken an die Zukunft – auch an Deine. Business Controller (m/f/d) IT and Research & Development Über uns Speira is a leading manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products, producing approximately one million tonnes per year, with over a century of experience. Speira operates seven manufacturing plants, an R&D center, nine sales offices globally, and has approximately 5,000 employees mainly across Germany and Norway. Speira is proud to serve some of the most well-known brands in the automotive, packaging, printing, engineering, building and construction industries. Speira is a leading manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products, producing approximately one million tonnes per year, with over a century of experience. Speira operates seven manufacturing plants, an R&D center, nine sales offices globally, and has approximately 5,000 employees mainly across Germany and Norway. Speira is proud to serve some of the most well-known brands in the automotive, packaging, printing, engineering, building and construction industries. www.speira.com. Challenges that will make you grow * Delivering best-in-class business performance management: * Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning while maintaining a holistic business view and a deep understanding of business needs, trends and KPIs * Prepare monthly closing, evaluation of business performance and insightful variance analysis * Developing recommendations to optimize business results and supporting the implementation of improvement measures * Business partnering to support commercial decision-making: * Development of Speira’s IT and R&D strategy in cooperation with IT and R&D management teams, business units and other relevant functions * Proactive role in driving Speira’s IT and R&D strategy * Assessment of business cases to support growth/efficiency initiatives * Leading projects and business improvement initiatives: * Drive digitalization and efficiency in Finance by developing new controlling-tools and processes, also in cooperation with external consultants * Playing a leading role in cross-functional initiatives Qualifications that will get you ahead * University degree in business administration, finance/economics or other relevant field, alternatively relevant professional experience * Preferably 5 years’ of proven experience as Business Controller, Financial Manager or similar within a manufacturing environment * Curiosity and willingness to learn combined with an analytical and commercial mindset * Proactive approach, with ability to work strategically and implement initiatives and actions * Project management skills, ability to co-ordinate effectively cross-functional teams * Team-player with the ability to also work independently and not being afraid to challenge, whilst supporting business * Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills * Proficiency in advanced data analytics and visualization skills are beneficial * Knowledge of the aluminium industry, especially the rolling or recycling industries, is an advantage * Fluency in English and German We expressly emphasize that all people - regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability or equality, age, and orientation - are equally welcome at our company. Applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equal disabilities will be considered if they are equally qualified. Was wir bieten * Competitive compensation * opportunities for our employees’ professional and individual development * Respectful and cooperative corporate culture * Health promotion * Work-life balance * Canteen * Company pension scheme according to the collective agreement Dein Interesse ist geweckt? Dann bewirb dich jetzt! Please apply via the internal careers page in ONE (top left: Home - Careers). Posting from: – Plant: Grevenbroich Your contact person: Eyleen Röbert | Human Resources Phone