Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)

About the Team

We are looking for a skilled professional to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for one of the IT functions. This role demands strong reporting capabilities, a sharp analytical approach, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions. With a focus on financial transparency and process coordination, the position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the IT department financial direction while working in a collaborative and data-driven environment.

What you can look forward to as a Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d):

• Lead the Operational Planning process across the domain, coordinating inputs for cost, workforce, income and investments, and ensuring alignment with business targets;
• Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, integrating key financial and operational drivers to support agile and forward-looking business steering;
• Deliver monthly performance reviews, including variance analysis and commentary on key metrics;
• Contribute to the Strategic Planning cycle by preparing long-term financial scenarios;
• Ensure structural accuracy and data consistency in reporting systems (e.g., FACT, SAP BW, ZP1), acting as a key contact for system governance;
• Coordinate organizational changes and structural updates within the domain, ensuring compliance with internal standards and operational continuity;
• Participation in projects (from reviewing projects feasibility through financial impact analysis and accounting treatment recommendations);
• Process documentation and improvements.

Your Profile as a Senior Controlling Specialist (m/f/d):

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Informatics (or in a related field);
• Approx. 5 years in a controlling or financial area within a complex organizational structure;
• Ability to work with large datasets, diligence and accuracy;
• Ability to interpret financial data, generate meaningful insights, and present findings in a clear and structured way to both financial and non-financial stakeholders;
• Ability to understand the broader business context and contribute to strategic discussions with a commercial mindset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across functions and levels;
• Experience with SAP, Excel and Power Point Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Optional: Knowledge of PowerBI.

Why you should choose ZF in Poland?

• Become part of ZF Group - global technology company offering you international opportunities;
• Contract of employment with a flexible hybrid work model;
• Join collaborative team that values open communication, mutual support, and a positive working atmosphere;
• Go through complex onboarding process and welcome trainings sessions - you will not be alone to take off;
• Work in a diverse, international environment with various teams and stakeholders;
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus;
• Private medical care through Luxmed (standard package fully covered) and life insurance under favorable corporate terms;
• MyBenefit platform for sport activities, wellness, travel, entertainment, and more.