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This is a limited, 12-month contract to cover the parental leave of a current employee.

Perform cost accounting, variance analyses, and ad hoc evaluations with confidence and attention to detail
Support and advise project managers on planning, representation, and monitoring of key financial indicators
Accompany and monitor customer projects, including cost planning, ongoing calculations, and post-calculations, ensuring continuous project margin analysis
Conduct target vs. actual comparisons, identify deviations, and initiate corrective actions in collaboration with relevant departments to ensure goal achievement
Monitor cost bookings and support the continuous improvement of controlling processes, systems, and cost optimization potential
Take an active role in budgeting, forecasting, and the reporting process, including WIP (work in progress) valuation, accruals for trailing costs, and percentage-of-completion (PoC) calculations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Assist with the creation of management presentations and decision-making templates
Act as a point of contact for auditors during internal and external audits

Your profile

Successfully completed a degree in economics, finance, business administration, or a comparable qualification, ideally with a focus on controlling or finance
2+ years of professional experience in controlling, especially project or cost controlling, with solid process understanding
Confident handling of MS Office applications, especially Excel, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
Strong technical understanding, analytical thinking, and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to work independently and take initiative, while still being a strong team player with cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent command of English (written and spoken); German is a strong advantage but not mandatory; other language skills are a plus
Strong communication skills, adaptability, and willingness to look beyond one’s own area of responsibility
Willingness to travel, depending on project needs

A motivated team with flat hierarchies, an open communication culture and short decision-making paths
Work in a secure, established business with great long-term career prospects. Solar is on a steep growth curve
There’s nowhere better than Schletter to bring out your best and have a positive impact on the world
Eligibility for the EGYM Wellpass scheme, which unlocks access to health and fitness options like gyms, virtual classes, and mental health programs

Metallindustrie und -verarbeitung

Kirchdorf, Deutschland