Senior Executive Program Controlling

Job Title: Program Controller

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Program Controller to support Global programs, playing a key role in driving financial performance across the full program lifecycle from acquisition to serial production.
This role offers strong exposure to global stakeholders, strategic decision-making, and opportunities to contribute to automation, process improvement, and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Program Controlling & Governance

• Ensure full and consistent implementation of program controlling procedures.
• Proactively identify and flag financial discrepancies to Program and Controlling Managers.
• Track and monitor all key program financial KPIs, ensuring alignment between Business Plan, Budget, and Forecasts.

Program Acquisition & Business Planning

• Actively participate in program acquisition activities.
• Prepare, maintain, and secure complete financial documentation for RFQs and acquisitions.
• Propose innovative and value-adding financial solutions during acquisition and development phase.
• Upload RFQA / IBP workflows and coordinate approvals with Division and BG.
• Perform monthly business plan simulations, including risk and opportunity analysis.
• Lead program forecasting cycles (Strategic Plan, Budget, Periodic Forecasts).

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Own and manage the program reporting process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
• Prepare and present R&D P&L reports and ad-hoc financial analyses to Division and BG.
• Provide detailed variance analysis, margin tracking, and financial insights to Program Managers.

SAP Master Data & Process Support

• Create and maintain SAP master data (Internal Orders, WBS).
• Ensure high-quality financial backups for all business plan simulations
• Support Controllers in:
  • Cost analysis
  • Monthly financial reporting
  • Ad-hoc projects and initiatives
• Gradually transfer Business Plan cost data ownership to plants post Gate 3.