For our Digital Finance & Governance – IT Finance & Controlling team we are looking for an IT Controller (f/m/d).

As IT Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the IT organization. You will ensure financial transparency, cost efficiency, and compliance with internal and external financial policies. Your responsibilities will include managing IT cost allocations, tracking actuals vs. budget, supporting investment decisions, and partnering with stakeholders to drive financial governance.

This position is located in Heidelberg and will directly report to the Manager IT Finance & Controlling.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

• IT Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for IT functions. Monitor actuals vs. budget and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions. Perform regular Management cycles with Leadership team

• Cost Management & Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities across IT services, infrastructure, and projects. Develop and implement financial controls to ensure efficient use of resources

• Investment Governance: Support business cases and ROI analysis for IT investments. Ensure alignment with financial policies and long-term strategic goals

• Manage Software and Hardware renewals and verify supplier invoices

• Contribute to Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiation. Procure IT consulting services to support various projects and initiatives

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, procurement, and finance teams to ensure financial alignment and transparency. Act as a financial advisor to IT leadership

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of financial governance frameworks, tools, and methodologies

YOUR PROFILE

• Finance Expertise: Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and cost control principles. Experience in IT controlling or financial governance is a plus

• IT Acumen: Familiarity with IT services, infrastructure, and project portfolios. Ability to understand and evaluate technical cost drivers

• Analytical and presentation Skills: Proficient in financial analysis, modeling, and performance tracking. Skilled in identifying trends and actionable insights

• Communication: Clear and effective communicator with the ability to present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Collaboration & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to work across departments and influence decision-making

• Tools & Systems: Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Excel) and reporting platforms

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany

• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days

• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment

• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs

• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms

• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns

• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)

• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals

• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car