Controller (w/m/d)

General information

We are looking for a Controller (f/m/d) to immediately join the finance department at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management. The job posting covers typical range of activities of a controller and is aimed at talented people (f/m/d) with an affinity for numbers and data and a strong inclination towards analytical and conceptual problem solving.

Your mission

• Preparation of budgets and forecasts with a focus on operating and personnel costs
• Performance of variance analyses and derivation of corrective actions to achieve targets, in close collaboration with budget owners
• Preparation, standardization, and continuous development of internal financial reporting
• Execution of period-end closing activities within cost center accounting, as well as the implementation of a meaningful cost object accounting system
• Implementation and further development of controlling software (Business Central, Data Warehouse, and BI tools), as well as the advancement of controlling methodologies (e.g. contribution margin analysis)
• Definition and reporting of key performance indicators relevant for management control, and execution of benchmark analyses

Your profile

• Successfully completed degree in economics, business administration, business informatics, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in controlling, ideally with a focus on operating and personnel costs within a cost center accounting environment
• Enjoyment in the continuous development of controlling processes, methods, and solutions, combined with a strong business partner mindset
• Very good proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as experience working with BI tools
• Strong numerical aptitude, well-developed analytical skills, and an independent, forward-looking working style
• Team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills in both German and English

What we offer

• A diverse and international working environment
• An open-minded, supportive, and motivated team
• Opportunities to actively contribute to the school’s development
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
• Attractive skill development and training offerings
• Flexible working time models, including home office option
• Exclusive company-sponsored social benefits
• Ecofriendly mobility offers (e.g., JobTicket, JobRad, e-mobility)
• Various fitness and health activities

Contact

For questions please contact:
Carsten Venus
Director Finance & Controlling
email: carsten.venus@whu.edu
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About us

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is the leading private business school in Germany and is continuously ranked among the top business schools in Europe. On WHU’s two campuses in Vallendar (near Koblenz) and Düsseldorf, faculty, students, and staff enjoy working in a stimulating international environment. The organizational culture combines an entrepreneurial attitude and international orientation with a strong sense of community and diversity and a high commitment to excellence.