IT Controller (Operational Focus)
About AAG
Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network is serving thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 80 Distribution Centers, 2,455 Stores as well as 7,590 Repair Centers.
The AAG has a revenue of 3.1 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu.
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About The Role
We are seeking an IT Controller with a hands-on mindset to manage day-to-day IT cost control, ensure compliance with finance requirements, and support budgeting, and forecasting for European subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and reconcile IT OPEX / CAPEX, cost centers, and projects
Manage invoice reconciliation
Keep track of savings and efficiencies
Reporting, budgeting & Forecasting
Prepare variance analyses, accruals, and month-end close support for IT
Maintain IT cost models, allocations/chargebacks, and service cost transparency
Build dashboards and reports for IT leadership and finance
Track run-rate vs. plan; identify savings opportunities and risks
Support business cases and ROI / TCO analyses for IT initiatives
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (achieved or ongoing education) in finance, accounting, information technology, or related field
1-3+ years in IT controlling / finance or similar role
Proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint and data analysis tools
Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, accruals
English on B2 + level
Good communication and stakeholder management
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable with deadlines and audits.
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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information technology, or related field (achieved or ongoing)
- 1-3+ years in IT controlling, finance, or a similar role
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with data analysis tools
- Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, accruals
- English at B2+ level
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented, process-driven, comfortable with deadlines and audits
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
