Global Cost Recovery Controller
First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Knorr-Bremse scores B on the Alion truth index.
Global Cost Recovery Controller
LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic| BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 11402 |ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid
We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world.
Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 120 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.
Responsible for driving global Cost Recovery by identifying and quantifying financially recoverable cost impacts, developing standardized recovery methodologies and target-setting approaches, and providing the transparency, governance and performance management required to maximize recovery realization across regions, customers and functions.
YOUR TASKS
- Identify, quantify and assess the financial impact of market-driven cost increases, customer-driven impacts, extraordinary expenses and other recoverable cost elements across the organization, in collaboration with the relevant functions responsible for the underlying cost drivers.
- Develop and maintain standardized, transparent and auditable Cost Recovery methodologies and calculation models to ensure the consistent identification, quantification and allocation of recoverable cost impacts across all regions and business units.
- Define KPIs, reporting standards, data structures and system requirements to measure Cost Recovery performance, create transparency on cost exposure, recovery potential, realized recoveries, recovery gaps, timing effects and related P&L impacts, and support management decision-making.
- Develop and coordinate the global Cost Recovery planning and target-setting process.
- Own and coordinate global Surcharge Management, including the development and maintenance of the global Surcharge Guideline, and ensure its consistent integration into Cost Recovery methodologies, planning, reporting and performance management, as well as alignment between Purchasing, Sales and Finance across all regions and business units.
- Act as Business Partner for Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management and other relevant functions.
YOUR PROFILE
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling or a comparable qualification.
- Relevant professional experience in Controlling or Finance.
- Strong understanding of P&L structures, cost drivers and financial performance management.
- Experience in developing financial methodologies, calculation models and performance management frameworks, preferably in an international manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
- Very good SAP and Microsoft Office skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries. We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!