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Controlling and Business Solutions groups a number of Controlling functions across Functional and International Controlling, BI and Reporting and Analytics Solutions, servicing management information needs in different areas of the Covestro organization. The position holder ensures an effective global Controlling support for Covestro on country level. The function provides transactional and analytical Controlling services and acts as the first and central point of contact for the country Managing Director with regard to all Controlling related questions. Herewith the function also acts as coordinator between Corporate/ Business Entity Controlling and the country organizations. Moreover, the job holder provides consistent analyses forward steering-relevant topics for all countries within the scope.
What We Offer:Reporting and Data Analysis
- Generate monthly reporting and deviation analyses for local purposes to provide transparency to the country organization
- Conduct coordinated ad-hoc analyses in alignment with Managing Directors and global Controlling
- Create reports/dashboards and data visualizations using internal and market-standard tools like SAC
Controlling Support and Processes
- Contribute to initiatives to optimize Controlling processes, in particular ensure interface function with Managing Directors
- Support global roll-out of Corporate Controlling standards and processes to ensure consistent and harmonized Controlling approach for the country organizations
- Perform financial planning and forecast activities (e.g. LE planning) as a key player in several global processes (e.g. Tax: Advance payments, Accounting: Impairment test, Finance: Liquidity planning)
- Drive and support local projects together with MD
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting & tax policies, and regulatory compliance
- Conduct benchmark analyses on Controlling topics, share findings and derive recommendations
Automation, Process Improvement and AI
- Contribute to initiatives to optimize Controlling processes, in particular ensure interface function with Managing Directors
- Assess and test AI tools like Covestro Virtual Assistant and ICON for potential usage in Country Controlling and reporting tasks
- Support actively projects impacting country controlling including cross communication within the local functions in the country (HR, Finance, business, MD, etc.)
- Uphold further development of Controlling best practices (content-and process-related) and drive changes towards
The minimum salary on this position is 2400 EUR. The salary can be higher depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.
What You Offer:- MBA or comparable university degree preferably in business, economics or a comparable branch of study •
- At least 5 years' experience in a Controlling, FP&A, or comparable functions
- Strong analytical skills
- Proactive, result-driven and customer-oriented mindset
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Team player with sense for initiative
- Flexibility to manage varying workloads.
- Affinity with different cultures
- High affinity for using and developing tools in the Controlling area, e.g., planning, data visualization (SAC)
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
- Knowledgeable about Power Apps and Power Automate
- Skilled in using business intelligence querying tools (e.g., AO or SAP Hana Studio)
- English fluent, both spoken and written
- Additional language skills are a plus.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Contact Us
www.covestro.comCovestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- MBA or comparable university degree
- Degree preferably in business, economics or comparable field
- At least 5 years' experience in Controlling, FP&A, or comparable functions
- Strong analytical skills
- Proactive, result-driven and customer-oriented mindset
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Team player with sense for initiative
- Flexibility to manage varying workloads
- Affinity with different cultures
- High affinity for using and developing controlling tools (e.g., planning, data visualization using SAC)
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
- Knowledgeable about Power Apps and Power Automate
- Skilled in business intelligence/querying tools (e.g., AO or SAP HANA Studio)
- Fluent English, spoken and written
- Additional language skills
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
