Cost Controller

What to Expect

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg marks a defining moment in Europe for Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Tesla's European Finance Team continues to grow with the business, currently focusing current energies on working effectively with operations to control costs, ensure sustainable growth, and embed efficient and robust processes; becoming a globally recognised finance team.

We are looking for a Cost Controller who is a strong and enthusiastic addition to our exciting, dynamic and international team; capable of working independently and collectively in an environment that offers creative freedom.

What You'll Do

• Propose and build cost controlling strategies from the bottom up, embrace the "blank sheet" concept with regard cost management and control
• Build visualisation reporting and analysis – improve efficiency and presentation of data retrieved from internal systems
• Sharply and accurately identify cost risks and opportunities; and drive alignment around operational and financial actions to either minimise or mitigate risks
• Achieve real time monthly closing without compromising high quality and highly accurate financials – including accruals, cost centre and cost unit accounting
• Variance analysis of performance, and preparation of management reports
• Consider accounting standards and internal group requirements across multiple entities
• Support the wider Finance team, taking on individual areas of responsibility

What You'll Bring

• Relevant professional cost controlling or auditing experience
• Academic degree in Finance/Business Administration, Professional Qualification, or comparable experience
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks whilst under pressure, with a hands-on mentality
• Enjoy solving advanced Excel modelling challenges and have experience in P&L and project management
• Strong business acumen and a strong understanding of end-to-end processes
• Proficciency in Excel is a must, with skills in BI, ERP systems and SQL a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English, German a plus

What we offer

You will be working in our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you'll solve the world's most interesting problems with the best and brightest people who share a passion to change the world. Tesla's compensation package includes competitive salary and Tesla shares or bonuses. Typical benefits that are offered are a pension programme, 30 vacation days, employee insurances, relocation and commuting support.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.