Head of Controlling (FP&A)
The Head of Controlling – Industry (FP&A) is responsible for the strategic and tactical financial controlling of the Industry Business Segment (Industry Service and Real Estate & Infrastructure Divisions). Leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the respective Business Units. Coordinates the Segments finance team in all aspects of Revenue Recognition and FP&A processes. Financial Business partner to divisional leadership. Responsible for M&A activities and applicable integration projects.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, corporate guidelines and policies
- Oversees processes for revenue recognition and billing following applicable guidelines/regulations (domestic and international)
- Coordinates processes for accurate project/product costing and profitability reporting
- Oversees Transfer Pricing documentation and reporting
- Coordinate standardized weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks, integrated dashboards, KPI metrics and reporting
- Ensure accuracy of reporting and analysis for period end financial results
- Reviews analytical results, develops insight suggestions for investment & key metric improvement
- Coordinate FP&A related tasks for rolling and period-based forecasting & budgeting
- Develop financial models and perform scenario analytics to support investment decisions and other strategic initiatives
- Develop and manage a highly motivated and capable team, driving a performance management culture through continuous improvement
- Support M&A and subsequent post-merger integration projects
- Ad hoc support of Divisional and Regional Leadership
Qualification
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance; MBA preferred;
- 10 years experience in FP&A leadership role
Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, quantitative and abstract reasoning skills;
- Demonstrated ability to lead functional teams;
- Demonstrated, excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Self-starter with a positive outlook and motivated attitude;
- Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner with all levels of the organization;
- Identifies root causes of problems; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; implements problem resolutions quickly and effectively;
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and constantly changing workload;
- Knowledge of financial software packages (SAP), financial modeling;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications / strong Excel skills required;
Competencies:
Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Customer Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Result Orientation
Operational competencies reflect current and future needs required to perform each job in TÜV SÜD. They are soft competencies that can be applied to all employees and are further broken down into sub-categories:
Personal attribute - Personal attributes as are a combination of mindset, attitude, and behaviors applicable to any TÜV SÜD employee:
- Assertiveness
- Commitment
- Empathy
- Resilience
Interpersonal Skill - Interpersonal skills relate to skills used by a TÜV SÜD employee when interacting with others in order to get the job done:
- Active Listening
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Establishing Trust
- Influencing
- Knowledge Management
Analytical - Ability Analytical abilities relate to the aptitude to see patterns, trends and information, thus drawing meaningful conclusions to help overall individual and organization productivity and success.
- Out of the Box Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Solution Orientation
- Transdisciplinary Thinking
Additional information
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran
TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2024