{"id":4175430,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zumtobel-group-manager-controlling-gbc","title":"Manager Controlling GBC","company":{"id":1858021,"name":"Zumtobel Group","domain":"zumtobelgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/zumtobelgroup","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Umantis","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":82,"open_postings":76,"ghost_share":0.303,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.013,"time_to_fill_p50_days":45,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Belgrade, Serbia"],"countries":["RS"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-12T12:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-12","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T15:55:30Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"style=\"max-width: 800px !important;\">\nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=15\"\nalt=\"zg banner\"\nclass=\"w-full mb-12\"\n/>\nstyle=\"text-align:justify\">\nstyle=\"text-align:left\">Manager Controlling GBC\nBelgrade, Serbia - Full Time\nSpotLIGHT of the job\nAre you an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and turning complex financial data into clear business insights? Would you like to help shape efficient and scalable Controlling processes in an international organization?\nJoin our Global Business Centre in Belgrade as Manager Controlling GBC and take a key role in developing a reliable and efficient Controlling setup. Working closely with Controlling HQ and stakeholders across countries and functions, you will combine people leadership, financial expertise and continuous improvement to establish consistent ways of working.\nstyle=\"text-align:left\">\nResponsibilities\nAs Manager Controlling GBC, you will lead and develop the GBC Controlling team, ensure reliable, high-quality delivery of the Controlling services within its scope, and drive the harmonization and simplification of Controlling processes across countries and regions.\nLead, coach and develop the GBC Controlling team, setting clear priorities, responsibilities and expectations.\nManage team capacity, service quality, delivery risks, escalations and stakeholder expectations.\nDrive harmonization and standardization of recurring Controlling processes across countries and regions.\nEnsure consistent KPI definitions and achievement of agreed KPI targets.\nMaintain reporting standards, process documentation and controls in close alignment with Controlling HQ and relevant process owners.\nIdentify opportunities for simplification and automation and drive continuous improvement of processes and ways of working.\nEnsure reliable delivery of planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and monthly and year-end closing activities.\nChallenge assumptions and consolidate scenarios, providing clear insights into variances, risks, opportunities and required actions.\nWork closely with Controlling HQ, GBC Management, regional and country Finance teams, business stakeholders, IT, HR and process owners to coordinate service delivery, resolve issues and implement process improvements.\nTake disciplinary management responsibility for other GBC Finance employees within your assigned scope, working closely with their functional managers on people matters.\nstyle=\"text-align:left\">\nSkills & Experience\n University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics or a comparable field.\n Several years of relevant professional experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance or a related international finance function.\n Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and develop a team, create accountability and manage performance.\n Strong expertise in planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, closing and variance analysis.\n Strong analytical skills combined with a structured, process-oriented and pragmatic approach to problem solving. \n Experience in process transformation, standardization, Shared Services or Global Business Services would be a strong advantage.\n Confidence in working with stakeholders across different functions, countries and seniority levels.\n Good knowledge of SAP as well as modern reporting, planning and analytics tools.\n Excellent English skills; additional languages would be an advantage.\nWhat we offer\n A role with impact: Take on a leadership position with the opportunity to actively shape and further develop Controlling within our Global Business Centre.\n International collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across different countries, regions and functions.\n Growth and development: Develop your expertise through challenging assignments, cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning opportunities.\n A culture built on trust: Become part of an environment where responsibility, collaboration, diversity and continuous improvement are valued.\n Local benefits: Enjoy employee benefits and working conditions in line with our company framework in Serbia.\n We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience, motivation and potential matter to us.What matters to us\nWe understand not only the power of the visible, but also the\ninvisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is\nperceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this\nas a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered\nregardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion,\nage, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability.\nid=\"profile-img\"\nsrc=\"https://www.zumtobelgroup.com/images/myjob/Kristina-Popovic.jpg\"\nclass=\"aspect-square rounded-full bg-slate-300 h-24 w-24\"\nalt=\"Profile picture\"\n/>\nAs the contact person for this position, a great candidate\nexperience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7\ndays. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can\nbest support you throughout the hiring process.\nTalent Acquisition Partner\nKristina Popovic\n\nWho we are\nAt the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and\nproducing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to\nlife. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for\nperfection through timeless design, technical excellence and\nefficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that\ninspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we\nconsider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is\ndesigned for our customers and their individual aspirations. We\nguide them into a new world of opportunities - as a group, and\nthrough all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel.\nstyle=\"text-align:justify\">\nLearn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE\nLIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of\npersonal and authentic insights into our corporate culture -\nillustrated from different perspectives.\n\nFollow us: \nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=19\"\nalt=\"zg\"\nstyle=\"height: 26px; width: 26px\"\n/>\n\nhref=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/zumtobel-group\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\n>\nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=20\"\nalt=\"linkedin\"\nstyle=\"height: 26px; width: 26px\"\n/>\nhref=\"https://www.instagram.com/zumtobelgroup_careers?igsh=MWozdmI4Mm8wb3dmZQ==\"\ntarget=\"_blank\"\n>\nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=21\"\nalt=\"instagram\"\nstyle=\"height: 26px; width: 26px\"\n/>\nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=5\"\nalt=\"passionate about light\"\nclass=\"size-16 bg-slate-300\"\n/>\nWE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT.\nWe share a passion for light, creating aesthetic,\nfunctional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance\nquality of life.\nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=6\"\nalt=\"innovative lighting solutions\"\nclass=\"size-16 bg-slate-300\"\n/>\nWE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS\nFOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.\nSustainability and innovation drive everything we do -\nshaping a responsible, climate-neutral future.\nsrc=\"/Vacancies/3837/Description/2?ShowDocument=7\"\nalt=\"international and personal\"\nclass=\"size-16 bg-slate-300\"\n/>\nWE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME.\nWhile we have grown from a family business into a global\norganization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture\nremain integral to our identity.\nhref=\"/Vacancies/3837/Application/CheckLogin/2?source=O_ZUM\"\nclass=\"sticky bottom-6 mr-2 self-end text-center rotate-30 font-semibold rounded-full size-24 flex items-center justify-center hover:-translate-y-1 hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-500 hover:text-red\"\nstyle=\"font-size: 40px; 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