ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen

Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

RoleFinance
LevelSenior
LocationCzęstochowa, Śląskie, PL, 42-200
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted4 months ago
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About the role

Req ID 84425 | Częstochowa, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

About the Team

We are looking for a skilled professional to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for one of the IT functions. This role demands strong reporting capabilities, a sharp analytical approach, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions. With a focus on financial transparency and process coordination, the position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the IT department financial direction while working in a collaborative and data-driven environment.

What you can look forward to as a Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d):

  • Lead the Operational Planning process across the domain, coordinating inputs for cost, workforce, income and investments, and ensuring alignment with business targets;

  • Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, integrating key financial and operational drivers to support agile and forward-looking business steering;

  • Deliver monthly performance reviews, including variance analysis and commentary on key metrics;

  • Contribute to the Strategic Planning cycle by preparing long-term financial scenarios;

  • Ensure structural accuracy and data consistency in reporting systems (e.g., FACT, SAP BW, ZP1), acting as a key contact for system governance;

  • Coordinate organizational changes and structural updates within the domain, ensuring compliance with internal standards and operational continuity;

  • Participation in projects (from reviewing projects feasibility through financial impact analysis and accounting treatment recommendations);

  • Process documentation and improvements.

Your Profile as a Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d):

  • University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Informatics (or in a related field);

  • Approx. 5 years in a controlling or financial area within a complex organizational structure;

  • Ability to work with large datasets, diligence and accuracy;

  • Ability to interpret financial data, generate meaningful insights, and present findings in a clear and structured way to both financial and non-financial stakeholders;

  • Ability to understand the broader business context and contribute to strategic discussions with a commercial mindset;

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across functions and levels;

  • Experience with SAP, Excel and Power Point Fluent in English, both written and spoken;

  • Optional: Knowledge of PowerBI.

Why you should choose ZF in Poland?

  • Become part of ZF Group - global technology company offering you international opportunities;

  • Contract of employment with a flexible hybrid work model;

  • Join collaborative team that values open communication, mutual support, and a positive working atmosphere;

  • Go through complex onboarding process and welcome trainings sessions - you will not be alone to take off;

  • Work in a diverse, international environment with various teams and stakeholders;

  • Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus;

  • Private medical care through Luxmed (standard package fully covered) and life insurance under favorable corporate terms;

  • My Benefit platform for sport activities, wellness, travel, entertainment, and more.

Be part of our ZF team as Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d) and apply now!

Contact

Fruzsina Barta

Benefits and perks

Flexible Hours

Learning Budget

Paid Time Off

Equity

Required skills

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Excel

About ZF Friedrichshafen

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