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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Controlling Specialist to join Global Licensing & Royalty Management in GFS (GFS GL&RM). We are looking for a proactive curious and collaborative professional to join a newly formed Incubation Team within the Global Controlling organization. This team will play a key role in overseeing end-to-end financial processes related to third-party royalties supporting effective cost management forecasting budgeting financial reporting and internal controls.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and build a team from the ground up working closely with key stakeholders across SFP FP&A Field Comp CoE CS Controlling CPIT and others. The team will operate as a center of excellence leveraging newly developed tools and best practices to deliver insights and ensure transparency and efficiency in royalty-related spend.

Youll be joining a high-impact group with strong exposure to cross-functional and international collaboration.

What youll do

• Manage the end-to-end royalty analysis process for BAC acting as the single point of contact for all royalty-related topics.
• Own support and promote the use of the next-generation Budget & Forecast reporting tools in ISP and BWP across the Controlling community.
• Support License Sales Commissions budget planning forecasting and related analysis ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Analyze actuals vs. plan investigate variances and prepare clear executive-ready commentaries.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams Regional and Global Controlling Teams to provide actionable insights and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Help reduce the risk of overpayments by implementing structured investigation approaches and maintaining constant focus within GLRM.
• Conduct simulations and scenario modeling to support decision-making.
• Maintain and improve expense reporting tools using SAP Analytics Cloud ISP and BWP.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality reporting efficiency and automation.

What you bring

• Strong analytical mindset and curiosity with the ability to go beyond the numbers and understand the why.
• Proactive problem-solver comfortable working both independently and in virtual cross-functional teams.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas pivots charts) and PowerPoint; excellent time management and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Experience or familiarity with SAP tools such as SAC ISP BWP SAP CO/FI or Business Warehouse (experience with at least one is required).
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferably with a focus on Finance or Controlling.
• Previous experience in Controlling FP&A or Finance is highly valued.

Meet your team

What you can expectis professional onboarding exciting career progression a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities learning & development possibilities and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering charity sport events..).

BENEFITS

Yearly bonuses sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded flexible start/end of working hours contributions to the pension/life insurance meal vouchers holidays 5 weeks educational courses coaching and mentoring opportunities free massage cafeteria plan free fitness studio generous shares program etc.

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Requisition ID: 431203 Work Area: Finance Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Regular Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.