Audit Controller (m/f/d)

Primary responsibility for operational and strategic controlling, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysisIn-depth analysis and steering of cost structures, margins, and profitability in close cooperation with operations and productionDevelopment and continuous enhancement of KPIs, performance metrics, and management dashboards as key management steering toolsPreparation of decision-ready financial analyses, business cases, and investment calculations for senior managementActive contribution to the optimization and standardization of controlling processes, systems and data qualityAudit-related responsibilities focus on leveraging audit expertise to ensure transparency, compliance and high-quality financial information; direct audit execution is not the core focusUse of Big-4 audit know-how to act as a challenging sparring partner for internal stakeholders and external auditors University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable fieldProfessional experience in Audit, ideally within a Big-4 environment, combined with proven, hands-on Controlling experience (mandatory)Solid practical exposure to controlling tasks (e.g. via industry secondments, controlling-related audit mandates, or direct industry roles)Strong knowledge of HGB; basic IFRS knowledge desirableIn-depth understanding of industrial production processes, cost structures, and performance driversExcellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP FI/CO is a strong advantageInitial leadership experience or responsibility for workstreams/projectsStrong analytical and structured mindsetHigh business and financial acumenConfident communicator with senior-level stakeholdersHands-on mentality, ownership, and strong quality focusFluent in German and English Hybrid working model with 1 fixed remote-work day per week30 days of annual leaveFlexible working hoursEmployer-funded pension scheme and additional social benefitsModern workplace environment with short decision-making pathsStructured onboarding and clear long-term development perspectiveStable, growth-oriented industrial environment with high employee retention True financial experts are rare, in great demand and therefore have a high market value. Whether it's in Accounting, Controlling, Corporate Banking, Interim Management, Treasury or Risk Management – Hays will open doors for you and advise you completely free of charge regarding your next career move. By drawing on your interests and personal expertise, we will find the right job for you. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for operational and strategic controlling, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysisIn-depth analysis and steering of cost structures, margins, and profitability in close cooperation with operations and productionDevelopment and continuous enhancement of KPIs, performance metrics, and management dashboards as key management steering toolsPreparation of decision-ready financial analyses, business cases, and investment calculations for senior managementActive contribution to the optimization and standardization of controlling processes, systems and data qualityAudit-related responsibilities focus on leveraging audit expertise to ensure transparency, compliance and high-quality financial information; direct audit execution is not the core focusUse of Big-4 audit know-how to act as a challenging sparring partner for internal stakeholders and external auditors

Benefits

Hybrid working model with 1 fixed remote-work day per week30 days of annual leaveFlexible working hoursEmployer-funded pension scheme and additional social benefitsModern workplace environment with short decision-making pathsStructured onboarding and clear long-term development perspectiveStable, growth-oriented industrial environment with high employee retention