Job Description

Senior Business Analyst Controlling (m/f/d) GATX Rail Europe is a leading, full-service railcar lessor offering a high quality and diversified fleet to over 20 European countries. With an experienced, service-oriented team, we are focused on making railcar leasing and rail transport simple, efficient, and seamless thus we have strategically located offices across Europe. At GATX we empower, develop, and recognize our people, building a culture of excellence, accountability, and respect. We value diversity and open communication to create a collaborative environment. Together, we achieve more and embrace change by challenging the status quo. To support our growing organisation we are currently looking for Senior Business Analyst Controlling (m/f/d) Role Overview: We are on a transformation journey. Our ambition is to further develop our Controlling function by increasing automation, improving process efficiency, and leveraging modern reporting and analytics solutions. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional who combines strong controlling expertise with project management and systems know-how. In this role, you will initially focus on driving strategic optimization initiatives across our European Controlling organization. Over time, you will progressively take on additional operational and business partnering responsibilities. Your main responsibilities: Drive the implementation of our controlling development roadmap and identify further improvement opportunities Analyze, redesign and optimize controlling processes with a clear focus on automation, standardization and leveraging efficiency Identify and implement digital solutions that reduce manual effort and improve data quality and transparency Lead cross-functional improvement projects and coordinate stakeholders from Controlling, IT and the business. Design and implement new reporting solutions, dashboards and performance management tools. Further develop budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes and tools As our transformation journey progresses, you will increasingly assume operational Controlling responsibilities, including: Participation in monthly closing, budgeting and forecasting processes Preparation of management reports, business analyses and decision support Business partnering with management and operational stakeholders Identification of risks, opportunities and performance improvement measures We offer: attractive and well equipped workplace in the heart of the city center interesting job where you can meet diversified challenges and tasks every day international working environment, shaped by team work and a great atmosphere appropriate remuneration and social benefits of a modern company flexible working time including home office model close cooperation and exchange of experience with other skilled teams within the GATX group opportunity for professional development with wide range of trainings You are a good fit if you have: University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Business Informatics or a comparable field 7-10+ years of professional experience in Controlling, Finance Transformation, Business Analysis or comparable functions Proven track record in process optimization, automation initiatives and project management Strong understanding of controlling processes, planning, forecasting and management reporting Experience working with ERP and BI systems, ideally SAP and Power BI Knowledge of data modeling, reporting architecture or business intelligence solutions Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a hands-on mindset Ability to translate business needs into practical systems and process solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Structured, results-oriented and self-driven working style Fluency in English We are looking forward to receiving your application! Join our GATX team and let’s make railcar leasing easier together. Apply now Click this link to apply for the job. Want to learn more about us? Watch our video here ! GATX Rail Europe is a leading, full-service railcar lessor offering a high quality and diversified fleet to over 20 European countries. With an experienced, service-oriented team, we are focused on making railcar leasing and rail transport simple, efficient, and seamless thus we have strategically located offices across Europe. At GATX we empower, develop, and recognize our people, building a culture of excellence, accountability, and respect. We value diversity and open communication to create a collaborative environment. Together, we achieve more and embrace change by challenging the status quo. To support our growing organisation we are currently looking for Role Overview: We are on a transformation journey. Our ambition is to further develop our Controlling function by increasing automation, improving process efficiency, and leveraging modern reporting and analytics solutions. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional who combines strong controlling expertise with project management and systems know-how. In this role, you will initially focus on driving strategic optimization initiatives across our European Controlling organization. Over time, you will progressively take on additional operational and business partnering responsibilities. Your main responsibilities: Drive the implementation of our controlling development roadmap and identify further improvement opportunities Analyze, redesign and optimize controlling processes with a clear focus on automation, standardization and leveraging efficiency Identify and implement digital solutions that reduce manual effort and improve data quality and transparency Lead cross-functional improvement projects and coordinate stakeholders from Controlling, IT and the business. Design and implement new reporting solutions, dashboards and performance management tools. Further develop budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes and tools As our transformation journey progresses, you will increasingly assume operational Controlling responsibilities, including: Participation in monthly closing, budgeting and forecasting processes Preparation of management reports, business analyses and decision support Business partnering with management and operational stakeholders Identification of risks, opportunities and performance improvement measures We offer: attractive and well equipped workplace in the heart of the city center interesting job where you can meet diversified challenges and tasks every day international working environment, shaped by team work and a great atmosphere appropriate remuneration and social benefits of a modern company flexible working time including home office model close cooperation and exchange of experience with other skilled teams within the GATX group opportunity for professional development with wide range of trainings You are a good fit if you have: University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Business Informatics or a comparable field 7-10+ years of professional experience in Controlling, Finance Transformation, Business Analysis or comparable functions Proven track record in process optimization, automation initiatives and project management Strong understanding of controlling processes, planning, forecasting and management reporting Experience working with ERP and BI systems, ideally SAP and Power BI Knowledge of data modeling, reporting architecture or business intelligence solutions Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a hands-on mindset Ability to translate business needs into practical systems and process solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Structured, results-oriented and self-driven working style Fluency in English