Head of Controlling, Segment Customer Engineered Solutions

Descrição da empresa Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Descrição da vaga ▪ Business partner who drives fact based decision making and focus on value creation/profitable growth of the respective segment

▪ Support Segment Strategy planning with regards to content, process and timing. Monitor monthly progress of Hoshin programs

▪ Responsible for Actual and Forecast reporting for Segment (Full P&L excl. manufacturing variations, Sales/margin development, receivables, segment related investment (capacity expansion) and fixed headcount for segment relevant functions

▪ Ensure target setting for margins and profitability by business cells (e.g. sales channel, product groups)

▪ Responsible for segment specific Budget planning processes and according to BA Controlling requirements

▪ Responsible for customer overdue reduction programs in collaboration with credit management

▪ Responsible to indentify potentials to optimize segment related fix cost for, follow up with CUs and proper documentation (e.g. in Sprint)

▪ Responsible for Commercial Excellence segment reporting and dialogs with BA Controlling/Management

▪ Define, align, implement and maintain meaningful sales/margin performance reporting based on relevant business cells (e.g. Sales channels, product groups, sales responsibilties)

▪ Analyse sales/margin/ROS by buiness cells, indentifiy chances and risks and propose countermeasures

▪ Drive regular execution of commercial excellence playbooks to identify margin improvement potential and support dialogs with BA and Sector

▪ Track price measures (price pull/value selling measures) by business cell including required documentation (e.g. Sprint)

▪ Ensure quality and consistence of RFQ/PCIS calculations and tools

▪ Responsible for financial evaluation of new investments into growth of business (expansion eCRs)

▪ Ensure profitability tracking of main customer projects during gate review process (depends on BA process where applicable)

▪ Responsible for evaluation of PCAs for growth of business investment projects

▪ Responsible for financial analysis of any relevant business case driven by Segment

▪ Support of M&A projects by analysis P&L and balance sheets of potential sellers, development of Business Plans, P75 calculation, as well as integration of acquired targets

▪ Ensure Controlling input for management meetings and reviews in case of special ad-hoc tasks

▪ Ensures that all corporate policies are performed in compliance with relevant corporate, local, state and federal laws and regulations

▪ Support and guide Legal Entities in Corporate Audits.

▪ Ensure implementation of Sector/BA procedures and processes.

▪ Share best practice ideas developed in BA within segment organisation

▪ Proactively leverage best practices existing in the Segment (e.g. through networking)

Qualificações ▪ Bachelors degree or higher, preferably in business or technical.

▪ Solid experience in General Management, Accounting & Controlling, and the automotive industry.

▪ Strong background in Segment Controlling within a small PMS or mid-sized CU environment, combined with demonstrated leadership experience.

▪ Experience in international environment needed

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