Job Description

Controlling & Reporting Specialist

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. | DEPARTMENT: I/FCR Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting | REQUISITION ID: 9915 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Do you want to join an exciting and offensive growth journey as Controlling & Reporting Specialist in an international company? Welcome to the company that through its products and services contributes to increased global sustainability.

YOUR TASKS

Global Financial Planning & Governance

• Provide financial steering and decision‑relevant insights to the Global CTO Management Team.
• Coordinate all global planning cycles including timelines, target deployment, regional alignment and consistency checks across HC, OPEX, CAPEX and project planning.
• Implement global financial targets and coordinate distribution across regions.

Global Cost Transparency & Harmonization

• Define and operationalize the globally harmonized cost‑split concept for CTO cost centers, drive rollout and provide global guidance to all regions.
• Implement accurate cost allocation to Product Groups based on global rules and project structures.

Monthly Reporting & Performance Management

• Report actual HC, OPEX and CAPEX vs. plan and forecast for the global CTO organization.
• Conduct structured variance analyses, highlight risks and trends and support management with clear recommendations.

Operational Support & Business Partnering

• Support leadership with financial questions, cost center analysis and forecasting
• Review and approve shopping carts in line with budget and support departmental spending governance.
• Contribute to Business Case reviews and ensure alignment with global governance guidelines.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or comparable field.
• Several years of experience in Controlling, ideally within cross-functional environments.
• Confident user of SAP, Excel, Power BI and common reporting and planning tools.
• High analytical ability, accuracy and process orientation.
• Independent, reliable and proactive working style with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive topics with limited guidance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across regions and with senior stakeholders.
• Affinity for global governance, harmonization and continuous process improvement.

Benefits Designed for You:

Work-Life Balance Flexibility

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 25 days of vacation annually, with an additional 3 days off after 5 years of service
• Tailored Work Hours: Flexible working hours to suit your personal needs
• Parent-Friendly Leave: Paid ½ day off for parents of children starting the first grade of primary school
• Remote Work Options: Work from home up to 60% of the time
• Work from Abroad: Work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• Volunteer Support: Take a dedicated day off for volunteering

Financial Perks

• Extra Income: Year-End bonus
• Future Investments: Contributions toward pension plans or long-term investment products (DIP) from your benefits budget
• Flexible Spending: A cafeteria system funded by the benefits budget, offering perks worth 17,040 CZK per year
• Skill Growth: Contribution to language courses to enhance your communication skills
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in our employee stock ownership plan, sharing in our collective success
• Special Occasion Bonuses: Receive a work anniversary bonus, newborn bonus, and a retirement leaving bonus

Supporting Your Wellbeing and Growth

• Daily Meal Support: Meal vouchers worth 130 CZK per working day, fully tax-covered by the company
• Dining Deals: Exclusive discounts and offers at selected restaurants
• Family-Friendly Fun: Free tickets to iQLANDIA and the Zoo in Liberec
• Fitness Support: Discounted MultiSport card for a variety of fitness activities
• Affordable Communication: Access cheaper mobile tariffs for family and friends
• Community: Exclusive corporate events and teambuilding activities
• Learning: Free corporate courses, coaching, and training sessions

Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader in braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical railway and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products contribute significantly to increased safety and energy efficiency on both railway tracks and roads around the world.

Knorr-Bremse is active in the key global megatrends: urbanisation, sustainability, digitalisation and mobility. Knorr-Bremse has more than 32,000 employees at over 100 locations in more than 30 countries around the world. In 2022, Knorr-Bremse achieved sales of more than EUR 7 billion and we continue to work hard every day with great expertise to maintain our position as one of the most successful industrial companies in Germany.

Visit https://www.knorr-bremse.com/en/ for more information about the company