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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.\nTire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.\n Business Controlling & Performance Steering\nAct as a business partner to plant management, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.\nIdentify profit improvement opportunities and eliminate non-value-adding activities.\nFacilitate planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes within the assigned area.\nIdentification of highlighting variations in cost and plant performance to the Factory controller and the plant Management.\nCost Control & Investments\nMonitor and control period expenses and variable costs against budget and forecast.\nEvaluate financial results and cost trends to identify issues and improvement opportunities.\nSupport department leaders to manage department expenses.\nSupport in analyzing CAPEX proposals and preparing investment requests.\nControl that accounting records are done accurately on the correct cost objects and in time.\nEnsure the necessity of purchasing requisitions and conformity to the planned limits.\nReporting\nConsolidate and validate financial inputs from departments to ensure accurate and transparent reporting.\nPrepare concise monthly performance reports for local and central management.\nProvide Head of controlling with Risk and Opportunities assumptions.\nProvide clear analyses of financial results and cost performance to support management decisions.\nSystems & Data Management (SAP CO / FIRE)\nEnsure SAP set-up aligns with FRM requirements and cost accounting standards.\nCollaborate with FI, CO, and other SAP module teams to ensure system accuracy.\nResolve issues and ensure data integrity within the CO module.\nQuality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement\nAdhere to company policies, rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nEnsure accurate, timely, and transparent controlling processes with continuous improvement in data quality.\nParticipate in local and cross-functional projects related to cost efficiency, process improvement, and investment control.\nMaintain and enhance professional and technical controlling skills.\n Education & Experience:\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Industrial Engineering.\n3-5 years of experience in Controlling or Finance within a manufacturing or industrial environment\nSkills:\nSolid knowledge of SAP CO/FI modules and cost accounting standards.\nUnderstanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variation analysis.\nInvolvement in project tracking, investment approval, capitalization, and cost monitoring\nProficiency in MS Excel and data analytics tools.\nCompetencies:\nAnalytical and detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving ability.\nGood understanding of production and cost structures in a manufacturing setup.\nProactive and self-organized, with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate across departments.\nFluent in English (written and spoken).\n What We Offer\nFree lunch, uniform and company transportation.\nHousing allowance.\nPerformance bonus.\nProvident fund.\nFlexible working program. \nFamily health care program.\nGroup insurance (medical, dental).\nInclusive and diverse culture.\nGood health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness).\nReady to drive with Continental? 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