Director Controlling
Founded in Munich, Germany in 1989, Brainlab develops, manufactures and markets software-driven medical technology, enabling access to improved, more efficient, less-invasive patient treatments. Our key to success is our creative, talented and hard-working team, which consists of around 2400 dedicated and inspiring individuals in 25 locations worldwide. To succeed in reaching our targets, we are seeking committed colleagues who can stand behind our core values curious, authentic and useful.
Stellenbeschreibung
As Director Controlling you will be responsible for overseeing the financial controlling function, ensuring effective financial planning, analysis and reporting. You will play a key role in strategic decision-making, optimizing financial performance and supporting senior management with data-driven insights. The role requires a strong leadership mindset, analytical skills and the ability to drive efficiency across financial processes.
Typical areas of responsibility include:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business decisions
- Performance Monitoring: Analyze key financial KPIs, profitability, and cost structures to ensure financial health and efficiency
- Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
- Process Optimization: Improve controlling processes, financial models, and reporting structures for better efficiency and accuracy
- Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, corporate policies, and internal controls
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop the controlling team, fostering a high-performance culture
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Accounting, Operations, and Strategy) to align financial goals with business objectives
- Reporting & Presentations: Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and board meetings
- Investment & Cost Control: Evaluate investment opportunities, CAPEX projects, and cost-saving initiatives
Qualifikationen
- Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A or a similar finance leadership role
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, SAP (or similar ERP systems), BI toolsand Excel
- Understanding of IFRS, GAAPand other financial reporting standards
- Proven track record in managing and developing teams
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical skills, high integrity as well as curiousness
- Business fluent in English and German
Weitere Informationen
- A mutually-supportive, international team
- Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology
- 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
- Flexible working hours as well as hybrid work model within Germany
- Bike leasing via cooperation partner "BikeLeasing"
- Parking garage and safe underground bike storage
- Award-winning subsidized company restaurant and in-house cafes
- Variety-rich fitness program in our ultra-modern 360m2 company gym
- Regular after work, team, and company events
- Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities
Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date and desired salary.