Head of Controlling Standards (m/f/d)

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.
With some 165,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €43.8 billion in fiscal 2022. The company operates 168 production locations in 32 countries.
We are strengthening our team in Controlling Methods & Systems at our Friedrichshafen location.
About the team:
In Corporate Controlling, we are looking for a new ‘Head of Controlling Standards' advancing our financial steering model to the next level. You will be responsible to drive innovative projects developing controlling standards together with your Controlling Standards Team and work closely with Division, Domains, and Regions.

What you can look forward to as Head of Controlling Standards (m/f/d):

Being responsible for the enhancement and adaption of ZF's financial steering model (FMS) based on business requirements as well as accounting/tax/legal regulations
Taking on the role of Project Lead / Corporate Controlling representative in projects dedicated to the transformation of ZF Group and impact on the ZF financial steering model
Being the interface & sparring partner to all stakeholders within Finance Domain, such as Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Tax for all conceptual developments related to controlling standards
Being responsible to govern and develop the Controlling key performance indicators (KPI) as well as translating the Controlling requirements towards processes, system & reporting
Providing adequate Controlling trainings for the Finance and non-Finance community
Leading the Team ‘Controlling Standards'

Your profile as Head of Controlling Standards (m/f/d):

Completed degree in business administration/economics or comparable university degree, at least 6 years of professional & leadership experience and extensive knowledge in the area of controlling/accounting
Proven track record in project management as well as goal- and solution-oriented, confident appearance when dealing with challenging stakeholders
Independent, systematic way of working and strong analytical skills
International & intercultural competence as well as strong communication skills in an international environment (German/English)
Very good knowledge of MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Think-Cell)