Legal Entity Controller (m/w/d)

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Legal Entity Controller (m/f/d)

Location: Munich, Germany

Field: Automotive

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Coordinate ongoing planning activities (Budget / Forecast / Outlook).
• Ensure completeness of all accounting entries and accruals within Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems GmbH (SfS).
• Support and coordinate closing activities, including Profit Center accounting and commentary on financial results.
• Determine the monthly financial results of SfS (Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Key Performance Indicators).

Commercial Business Partnering

Provide comprehensive commercial support to assigned departments, including:

• Planning primary operating expenses and coordinating with responsible departments.
• Reconciling intercompany (IC) revenues and expenses with partner companies.
• Investment planning.
• Coordinating and validating headcount planning and related cost assessments.

Operational Controlling

• Proactive cost controlling.
• Ongoing investment controlling.
• Commentary and reconciliation for responsible business areas.
• Processing purchase requisitions and personnel requests.

Period-End Closings

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Ensure completeness of all postings and accruals within assigned areas.
• Manage allocation of relevant intercompany revenues and expenses.
• Take responsibility for accruals and provisions within assigned departments.

Systems, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Serve as the key contact for tools used by the Legal Entity Controlling Team (including Risk Management and Profitability Tracking).
• Support Internal Control System (ICS) and compliance activities.
• Independently develop and improve controlling tools and processes within SfS.
• Take on special controlling-related projects and assignments.

Position Level

• Equivalent to a Team Leader position in responsibility and seniority, but without direct personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate activities, integrate across teams, and assert decisions when necessary.
• Strong team-player mentality.
• High level of responsibility, resilience, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain effective under high workload and pressure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, or Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Several years of experience in a controlling/financial controlling environment.
• German: Business fluent / English: Business fluent

Advanced/expert-level knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• SAP FI (Finance)
• SAP R/3
• Confident use of SAP, SEM-BCS, and OLAP databases

Technical Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS accounting standards.
• Industry, manufacturing, and/or leadership experience within a company of comparable size.

What we offer:

• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.