Specialist Controlling

Specialist Controlling (d/f/m)-; DHL Consulting
For our location in Bonn, we are looking for a Specialist Controlling (d/f/m) to further develop and run the global and local financial controlling and planning activities for DHL Consulting.
Since 1999, DHL Consulting has been an essential part of the world's most international company, the DHL Group. We provide a broad range of management consulting services to all DHL business units and global functions with unparalleled access to its top management. People are our biggest asset. Our team embraces diversity, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence for our customers. With more than 140 consultants working out of three offices in Germany, Singapore, and the USA, our consulting teams work on assignments from all over the globe. DHL Consulting's head office in Bonn is home to approx. 100 colleagues from 30 different countries
You will have end-to-end responsibility for budgeting, controlling, management reporting and billing of Consulting services (including staffing of resources on projects).
You will be employed as part of the Finance Team at DHL Consulting. You are reporting to Finance resp. the DHL Consulting's CFO and work closely with a colleague who takes care of Controlling and Staffing at our sister service line Data & Analytics.
**What is your role**:
Controlling for the legal entity DHL Consulting GmbH
**Financial & ESG Reporting**: Preparing and presenting accurate financial statements and reports
**Budgeting and Forecasting**: Developing budgets and financial forecasts (Estimate), and monitoring performance against them.
**Variance Analysis**: Analyzing variances between actual and budgeted figures, and explaining the reasons for differences.
**Internal Controls**: Maintaining internal control systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
**Cost Management**: Monitoring and controlling costs to improve profitability.
**Audit Coordination**: Coordinating and supporting internal and external audits.
**Compliance**: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards, including tax laws and accounting principles.
**Stakeholder Communication**: Communicating financial performance and insights to senior management and other stakeholders.
**System & Process Improvements**: Identifying and implementing improvements to financial systems and processes.
**Risk Management**: Identifying financial risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
Main liaison to the Accounting Team (Shared Service Center)
Resourcing & Operations
Ownership of the weekly project staffing process collaborating closely with the management team including:
Consolidation of staffing needs and availabilities of Consulting staff
F acilitation of staffing discussion round with the leadership team
Ownership of the staffing tool, incl. additional enhancements and functionality updates
**You offer**:
University degree in Finance, Controlling or business administration
1-3 years of relevant experience in controlling and/ or performance management-related functions
Fluency in English and German is mandatory
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Effective communication skills/ability to communicate with senior management
Advanced Excel skills and first experience in SAP & Microsoft Power BI desired
**We offer**:
Our culture is casual, fun, and social with an emphasis on creating impact through insights. We have the freedom to try new ideas, experiment, and constantly learn and grow. To launch your career at DHL Consulting you have access to numerous training opportunities. Needless to say that you will work within a hybrid home/office model -; we are sure you will love our modern office. Our attractive salary package includes a job ticket, parking space (monthly fee), or bicycle leasing -; no matter how you want to commute we’ll help make the trip as easy as possible. You also have access to corporate offers such as a company pension plan and DHL daycare facilities. Benefit from our weekly activities like soccer, volleyball, and many more.
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