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. 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 Our Benefits Attractive compensation package Excellent further training opportunities Respectful and collegial corporate culture Sports & and health promotion (e.G. Urban Sports) Work-life balance Canteen Company pension plan and pension plan according to collective agreement Company day care center (U3) Corporate Benefits portal with many discounts Subsidized Jobticket Access to the Handelshof in Düsseldorf and HH-Harburg Job Bike We expressly emphasize that all people - regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability or equality, age, and sexual 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.