Group Controller (M/F/D)

About SWARCO

Traffic is our world. The products and systems of SWARCO make it safer, quicker and more comfortable. 5.700 mobility experts worldwide are working on traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The Better Way. Every Day.

Your Role

You will become part of the Controlling team at SWARCO AG and take on a key role in managing and further developing an international, production-oriented business area. As a trusted business partner to management and international stakeholders, you will support the sustainable development of an established business environment with a strong focus on cost management and operational processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Independently prepare, analyze, and further develop management reports, while coordinating forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes at group level
• Advise and support the management teams of the SWARCO companies and the Holding on financial and business-related matters as well as strategic and operational decision-making
• Conduct in-depth financial and business analyses and derive actionable recommendations to support business performance management
• Contribute to international finance, transformation, and SAP projects, including supporting SAP rollouts across international subsidiaries
• Further develop, standardize, and harmonize controlling processes, tools, reporting structures, as well as relevant policies and standards
• Serve as the central point of contact for SAP FI/CO topics, master data management, and ensuring high data and process quality within Controlling
• Identify and implement optimization and automation opportunities in reporting and controlling processes
• Collaborate closely with local finance teams, business departments, and international stakeholders across the global finance community

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience (ideally 10+ years) in Controlling or Finance, preferably within an international and production-oriented business environment
• Strong expertise in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and business performance management
• Excellent knowledge of SAP FI/CO or comparable ERP systems, as well as advanced Excel skills
• Experience with BI and reporting tools as well as SAP-related transformation projects is an advantage
• Proven experience in the development and enhancement of controlling processes, reporting structures, management tools, or group-wide standards—ideally with exposure to manufacturing controlling
• Strong understanding of business and financial interrelationships, with the ability to present and communicate complex topics clearly to different target audiences
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, high level of initiative, and the capability to actively drive change processes while acting as a trusted business partner to management

What We Offer

• Attractive salary: depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group
• Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days
• Training and development: comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide
• Mobility: free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing
• Internationality: collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA
• Health & fitness: on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building
• Social responsibility: we live sustainability, find more information here
• Food & drink: meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free
• Company events: Christmas party, company runs and much more
• Further benefits: with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions

We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.

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