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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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