Controlling Specialist GL&RM - Incubation team

Job Description

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Controlling Specialist to join Global Licensing & Royalty Management in GFS (GFS GL&RM). We are looking for a proactive, curious, and collaborative professional to join a newly formed Incubation Team within the Global Controlling organization. This team will play a key role in overseeing end-to-end financial processes related to third-party royalties, supporting effective cost management, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and build a team from the ground up, working closely with key stakeholders across SFP, FP&A, Field Comp CoE, CS Controlling, CPIT, and others. The team will operate as a center of excellence, leveraging newly developed tools and best practices to deliver insights and ensure transparency and efficiency in royalty-related spend.

You’ll be joining a high-impact group with strong exposure to cross-functional and international collaboration.

What you'll do

• Manage the end-to-end royalty analysis process for BAC, acting as the single point of contact for all royalty-related topics.
• Own, support, and promote the use of the next-generation Budget & Forecast reporting tools in ISP and BWP across the Controlling community.
• Support License Sales Commissions budget planning, forecasting, and related analysis, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Analyze actuals vs. plan, investigate variances, and prepare clear, executive-ready commentaries.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, Regional and Global Controlling Teams, to provide actionable insights and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Help reduce the risk of overpayments by implementing structured investigation approaches and maintaining constant focus within GLRM.
• Conduct simulations and scenario modeling to support decision-making.
• Maintain and improve expense reporting tools using SAP Analytics Cloud, ISP and BWP.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting efficiency, and automation.

What you bring

• Strong analytical mindset and curiosity, with the ability to go beyond the numbers and understand the “why”.
• Proactive problem-solver, comfortable working both independently and in virtual, cross-functional teams.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, charts) and PowerPoint; excellent time management and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Experience or familiarity with SAP tools such as SAC, ISP, BWP, SAP CO/FI, or Business Warehouse (experience with at least one is required).
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus on Finance or Controlling.
• Previous experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Finance is highly valued.

Meet your team

What you can expect is professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events,..).

BENEFITS

Yearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 431203 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.