Senior Controller – International Performance Controlling (all genders)

thyssenkrupp rothe erde is the world’s leading manufacturer of large-diameter bearings, rolling bearings, and one of the largest producers of seamless rolled rings used across a wide range of industries. Every month, more than 6,000 employees process 15,000 tons of steel into customized solutions. In close collaboration with our customers, we develop products that are unique in their design, material quality, and performance.

Join our international Rothe Erde Group and help drive financial transparency and performance across our global business. As our Senior Controller, you will analyze and steer our international subsidiaries, supporting informed decision-making and sustainable growth by evaluating financial results, cost structures, and business developments.

Your responsibilities

You will drive performance transparency and value creation across our international subsidiaries through data-driven analysis and strong business partnering.

• Be responsible for affiliate controlling of selected international subsidiaries, acting as a key business partner to local management
• Drive performance controlling by analyzing, challenging, and supporting the development of improvement measures and performance initiatives
• Coordinate and review planning processes as well as group reporting in accordance with IFRS and internal standards, ensuring accuracy and transparency
• Perform data-driven root cause analyses, visualize key insights, and derive actionable recommendations for management
• Prepare and evaluate investment proposals, conduct business case analyses, and perform variance (actual vs. target) and ad-hoc analyses
• Manage administrative, financial, and contractual matters, contributing to cross-functional business topics and initiatives

Your profile

• You have successfully completed a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field, with above-average results, ideally with a focus on controlling, international accounting, or production-related topics
• You bring several years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained in an international environment
• You are fluent in both German and English, written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage
• You demonstrate advanced proficiency in MS Office and have solid experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI
• You are open to international travel as part of your role, including frequent travel to the German site of Rothe Erde in Dortmund
• You are characterized by a high level of commitment, flexibility, and strong intercultural competence
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and a collaborative mindset complete your profile

Your benefits

This strategic role offers a high level of impact on group-wide investment decisions and financial steering.

• International and cross-functional working environment. Opportunity to drive reporting, digitalization, and process improvements
• Close collaboration with senior management
• Flexible working model including home office
• Structured onboarding including onboarding phases at our German site
• Individual development opportunities, including training and further education programs

Contact

thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde
HR Development
Heiko Langscheid
Phone: +49 231 186 2611
E-Mail: [email protected]

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.