Senior Business Unit Controller – Full- or Part-Time

Techem

. Take responsibility for commercial controlling of an operational installation company, acting as a sparring partner to management .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDresden • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial controlling, including budget planning, KPI system development, and performance management. Proficient in analyzing cost structures and profit contributions to drive operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

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Commercial ControllingPerformance ManagementKPI System DevelopmentBudget PlanningCost Accounting

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Hard Skills

Operational ControllingBusiness ControllingInvestment ControllingCost-Efficiency AnalysisProfit And Loss AccountingProductivity MeasurementDriver-Based Management ModelsIntercompany Billing

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingPragmatic MentalityInitiativeCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointERP SystemsSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Service EnvironmentProduction EnvironmentTrade-Related Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for commercial controlling of an operational installation company, acting as a sparring partner to management
Develop transparent management models to measure productivity, cost efficiency, and operational performance
Derive recommendations for action from management models and analyses
Analyze performance indicators, cost structures, and profit contributions
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement
Design and implement dashboards, management reports, and KPI systems for operational and strategic business management
Establish and further develop models for intercompany service charge allocation
Ensure transparent allocation structures across the Group
Take responsibility for budget planning, in-year forecasting, and profit and variance analyses
Support workforce and capacity planning
Prepare management reviews and moderate them jointly with the relevant departments
Follow up on agreed measures
Work on projects to further develop management tools, processes, and organizational structures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in business administration with a focus on controlling or finance, or an equivalent qualification
Several years of professional experience in operational controlling, business controlling, or investment controlling
Ideally, experience in a service, production, or trade-related environment
In-depth knowledge of performance management, cost-efficiency analyses, productivity measurement, and profit and loss accounting
Experience establishing and further developing KPI systems and developing driver-based management models
Knowledge of cost accounting and intercompany billing is an advantage
Strong analytical thinking and a high affinity for numbers
Good understanding of business and financial interrelationships
Pragmatic, hands-on mentality and initiative
Ability to drive topics forward independently
Confident manner and ability to communicate complex issues appropriately to different audiences
Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant ERP systems, such as SAP
Willingness to actively contribute to building a successful company in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and, depending on the role and area of responsibility, mobile working
30 days of vacation
Special leave and additional payments
Employer-supported savings benefits
Subsidy for occupational pension provision
Techem bike leasing program
Travel allowance
Structured onboarding journey
Individual induction plans
Job shadowing opportunities
STEP program and training courses at Techem Academy
heycare services for childcare, care support, and mental health
PER|SPECTIVE social counseling
Additional health benefits
Free online tutoring through ubiMaster
Discounts through Corporate Benefits