Business Controller (m/f/d) IT and Research & Development

Posted 1 hour 17 minutes ago by Speira GmbH

Permanent
Full Time
Research Jobs
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Grevenbroich, Germany, 41515
Job Description
Wir denken an die Zukunft
- auch an Deine. Business Controller (m/f/d) IT and Research & Development Über uns

Speira is a leading manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products, producing approximately one million tonnes per year, with over a century of experience. Speira operates seven manufacturing plants, an R&D center, nine sales offices globally, and has approximately 5,000 employees mainly across Germany and Norway. Speira is proud to serve some of the most well-known brands in the automotive, packaging, printing, engineering, building and construction industries. Speira is a leading manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products, producing approximately one million tonnes per year, with over a century of experience. Speira operates seven manufacturing plants, an R&D center, nine sales offices globally, and has approximately 5,000 employees mainly across Germany and Norway. Speira is proud to serve some of the most well-known brands in the automotive, packaging, printing, engineering, building and construction industries

Challenges that will make you grow
  • Delivering best-in-class business performance management:
    • Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning while maintaining a holistic business view and a deep understanding of business needs, trends and KPIs
    • Prepare monthly closing, evaluation of business performance and insightful variance analysis
    • Developing recommendations to optimize business results and supporting the implementation of improvement measures
  • Business partnering to support commercial decision-making:
    • Development of Speira's IT and R&D strategy in cooperation with IT and R&D management teams, business units and other relevant functions
    • Proactive role in driving Speira's IT and R&D strategy
    • Assessment of business cases to support growth/efficiency initiatives
  • Leading projects and business improvement initiatives:
    • Drive digitalization and efficiency in Finance by developing new controlling-tools and processes, also in cooperation with external consultants
    • Playing a leading role in cross-functional initiatives
Qualifications that will get you ahead
  • University degree in business administration, finance/economics or other relevant field, alternatively relevant professional experience
  • Preferably 5 years' of proven experience as Business Controller, Financial Manager or similar within a manufacturing environment
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn combined with an analytical and commercial mindset
  • Proactive approach, with ability to work strategically and implement initiatives and actions
  • Project management skills, ability to co-ordinate effectively cross-functional teams
  • Team-player with the ability to also work independently and not being afraid to challenge, whilst supporting business
  • Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in advanced data analytics and visualization skills are beneficial
  • Knowledge of the aluminium industry, especially the rolling or recycling industries, is an advantage
  • Fluency in English and German

We expressly emphasize that all people - regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability or equality, age, and sexual orientation - are equally welcome at our company. Applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equal disabilities will be considered if they are equally qualified.

Was wir bieten
  • Competitive compensation
  • opportunities for our employees' professional and individual development
  • Respectful and cooperative corporate culture
  • Health promotion
  • Work-life balance
  • Canteen
  • Company pension scheme according to the collective agreement
Dein Interesse ist geweckt? Dann bewirb dich jetzt!

Please apply via the internal careers page in ONE (top left: Home - Careers).

Posting from: 28.05.2026 - 11.06.2026
Plant: Grevenbroich
Your contact person: Eyleen Röbert Human Resources
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