Senior Controller

Date Posted: 2026-01-27
Country: Germany
Location: DE-SH-LUBECK-BLDG 1 ~ Revalstr 1 ~ BLDG 1
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Contract Type: 2-year interim contract

About the Role

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Senior Controller, you will play a key role in steering the financial performance of the company. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analyses, and supporting the preparation of statutory and group financial statements. This position combines operational controlling tasks with strategic analysis and offers the opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of our financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Independent contribution to ensuring timely completion of budgets and forecasts
• Participation in the preparation of audit‑ready financial statements in accordance with HGB and US GAAP
• Execution of cost calculations, post‑calculations, and profitability analyses in line with corporate requirements
• Contribution to SOX audits and other internal or external reviews
• Active involvement in cross‑functional projects, such as process optimization, digitalization, or ERP enhancements
• Preparation of clearly defined ad‑hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders

What You Will Learn

• Industry specific insight and expertise
• Working in a matrixed, global business

Qualifications

Experience & Skills:

• Professional experience in controlling, ideally in an international corporate environment
• Solid knowledge of HGB and US GAAP
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting
• Confident handling of ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Strong Excel skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit processes is desirable
• Fluent in German and English is a must
• Current eligibility to work in Germany

Certifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Business Informatics, or a comparable field

Benefits

• An international company with a lot of expertise in aviation
• Global talent management program
• A unique and dedicated team
• Flexible working hours
• Individual training opportunities
• Attractive salary
• Great team events
• Company health care
• Company pension plan
• Job bike
• Company sports program
• Canteen with fresh kitchen

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Equal Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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