About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Head of Investment & R&D Controlling (m|f|d)
Job ID 76909 | Location Heidenheim

As the Global Head of Resource Allocation, you will lead the Center of Excellence for strategic planning, evaluation and governance of global investments across capital expenditures, R&D and IT initiatives. You will ensure optimal allocation of financial and operational resources to maximize value creation and support long-term business objectives. This role combines strategic foresight with rigorous financial discipline and cross-functional leadership.

Your tasks

• Lead the global investment review process, including financial analysis, risk assessment and strategic alignment for Capex, R&D and IT projects.
• Drive the development and implementation of a global resource allocation framework, ensuring transparency, consistency and value-based prioritization.
• Oversee post-investment tracking and implementation monitoring, including KPI development and performance reviews.
• Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on portfolio optimization and capital deployment.
• Manage cross-functional governance boards and investment committees.
• Ensure alignment of investment decisions with corporate strategy and financial targets.
• Functionally lead a global team of controllers working on investments proposals, fostering collaboration, global quality standards and capability development.
• Continuously improve tools, processes, and systems for investment planning and tracking (e.g., dashboards, scenario models, reporting standards).

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in investment controlling, corporate finance, or strategic planning, ideally in a global matrix organization.
• Proven track record in evaluating and managing complex investment portfolios, including CAPEX, R&D, IT and innovation-driven projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.