Senior Controlling Specialist Workday Financial Management (mfd)

About the role

Due to our dynamic growth we are looking for a Senior Controlling Specialist - Workday Financial Management (m/f/d) who will support our team from ideally Munich otherwise from within Germany.

BayWa r.e. is undertaking a major digital finance transformation program including the implementation and support of Workday Financial Management across its multiple global entities.

You will be part of a collaborative team of in-house functional and technical experts responsible for designing rolling out and operating an ERP system template for our construction and services business entities. This senior role will serve as a valued Business Partner within the BayWa r.e. Group working closely with management accounting and controlling teams and ensuring compliance with group-wide management accounting and controlling standards.

What you will do

• You will design and coordinate the implementation of a management accounting and controlling template for Workday Financial Management

• You will identify and suggest opportunities to enhance and improve current processes for internal cost allocation and performance management

• You will define the data foundation for internal performance reports such as contribution margin analysis as well as for operational transfer pricing

• You will drive options for variance analysis comparing actual against planned or standard performance

• You will support the reporting needs of users by designing and testing custom reports

• You will create comprehensive documentation outlining system configurations workflows and standard operating procedures

• You will deliver training sessions and guidance to end users on the new system to ensure effective adoption and understanding

• You will liaise between finance functions on r.e. Holding level local finance and IT or vendor teams facilitating communication and ensuring that system updates or enhancements are aligned with business needs and contribute to continuous improvement

• You will ensure management accounting governance during regular business operations periodic closing and reporting due dates

What youll need to succeed

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Over 5 years of post-qualification experience in a senior Controlling or FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) role or similar implementing financial management systems in a multinational working environment

• In-depth knowledge of cost allocation contribution margin analysis and cost control methods

• Demonstrated ability to learn new cloud based object-oriented financial management software and processes; familiarity with Workday Financial Management is a big plus

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and results-oriented approach

• Ability to work with stakeholders across cultures and at all levels

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German - both written and spoken

• Familiarity with project management and system support ticketing systems (e.g. Jira Confluence)

Whats in it for you

• Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution

• Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment

• Mobile working

• Flexible working hours

• Modern office atmosphere

• Company restaurant / Barista bar

• Discounted Conditions Fitness

• Discounted Online Shopping

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We energy how it is produced stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries we have over 4000 people already working across the world collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity of all our people both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender gender identity national origin religion social- cultural- or ethnic-background sex sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability pregnancy veteran status or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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