Functional Controller

**Functional Controller (f/m/d)**:
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success - come and join them We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

**Job information**

**Reference Number**

JR-0030941

**Job function**

Finance (incl. Tax, Treasury, Accounting, M&A)

**Position type**

Full time

**Site**

Peter-Müller-Straße 12, 40468 Düsseldorf
- Your responsibilities and tasks:
Join GEA and make a positive impact: From safe food and beverages to life-saving medicines, GEA makes it possible. We also help our customers reduce CO2 emissions, protect water, and reduce and recycle waste.

GEA Group Services GmbH in Düsseldorf takes over the corporate functions of GEA AG, including areas such as corporate finance, legal and IT, which provide central services for all company divisions. The location also houses the Digital HUB and the Center of Excellence (CoE).

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Functional Controller (f/m/d) for the location Düsseldorf as soon as possible.

We focus on the potential, commitment and individual skills of each applicant. Regardless of whether you already have professional experience in the field or are just starting to get involved in this field, we welcome applicants who are motivated, talented and ready to take on new challenges.
- Support decision-making by providing an increased transparency on financial and non-financial data for Global Operations
- Prepare and analyze monthly cost center reports
- Lead the planning and forecasting process
- Perform deep-dive analysis based on (ad-hoc) requests from COO
- Improve reporting procedures and increase transparency on functional costs
- Increase the usability of the Transformation Management Office-Tool by implementing new reporting areas, dashboards, and support users
- Support GEA-wide projects
- Perform other functional controlling related tasks, such as headcount reporting and be responsible management dashboards
- Interact within Global Operations-organization, with global functions, and with external providers

Your profile and qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance/Accounting or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ working experience in Controlling or equivalent
- Experience in working in virtual teams in international business environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to handle different stakeholders and achieve results in a team
- Fluent in English and German

What we offer:

- Work with a supportive and international team
- Modern working environment with flexible working options and home office for a good work-life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities for your career planning
- Company pension scheme and accident insurance
- 30 days annual leave plus 24 & 31 December
- Attractive company benefits such as discounts on gym memberships etc.
- JobRad including subsidy
- Good access to public transport and a subsidy for public transport use