To join our team, we are looking for a
Business Controller (m/f/d) IT and Research & Development

As Business Controller for IT and R&D, you will take on a key role, acting as the finance and strategic sparring partner to the IT and R&D leadership teams. In this role, you'll go beyond reporting and become a trusted advisor to management, driving performance, enabling strategic decisions, and shaping the future of your area. You will directly report to the Head of
Controlling & Risk Management.

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.com.

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

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 ndustries, is an advantage
Fluency in English and German

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

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