Business Controller (m/w/d) IT and Research & Development
Introduction
To join our team, we are looking for a
Business Controller (m/f/d) IT and Research & Development
As Business Controller for IT and R&D;, you will take on a key role, acting as the finance and strategic sparring partner to the IT and R&D; leadership teams. In this role, you’ll go beyond reporting and become a trusted advisor to management, driving performance, enabling strategic decisions, and shaping the future of your area. You will directly report to the Head of
Controlling & Risk Management.
Über uns
Speira is a leading manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products, producing approximately one million tonnes per year, with over a century of experience. Speira operates seven manufacturing plants, an R&D; center, nine sales offices globally, and has approximately 5,000 employees mainly across Germany and Norway. Speira is proud to serve some of the most well-known brands in the automotive, packaging, printing, engineering, building and construction industries. speira.com.
Tasks
- Delivering best-in-class business performance management:
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning while maintaining a holistic business view and a deep understanding of business needs, trends and KPIs
- Prepare monthly closing, evaluation of business performance and insightful variance analysis
- Developing recommendations to optimize business results and supporting the implementation of improvement measures
- Business partnering to support commercial decision-making:
- Development of Speira’s IT and R&D; strategy in cooperation with IT and R&D; management teams, business units and other relevant functions
- Proactive role in driving Speira’s IT and R&D; strategy
- Assessment of business cases to support growth/efficiency initiatives
- Leading projects and business improvement initiatives:
- Drive digitalization and efficiency in Finance by developing new controlling-tools and processes, also in cooperation with external consultants
- Playing a leading role in cross-functional initiatives
Profile
- University degree in business administration, finance/economics or other relevant field, alternatively relevant professional experience
- Preferably 5 years’ of proven experience as Business Controller, Financial Manager or similar within a manufacturing environment
- Curiosity and willingness to learn combined with an analytical and commercial mindset
- Proactive approach, with ability to work strategically and implement initiatives and actions
- Project management skills, ability to co-ordinate effectively cross-functional teams
- Team-player with the ability to also work independently and not being afraid to challenge, whilst supporting business
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in advanced data analytics and visualization skills are beneficial
- Knowledge of the aluminium industry, especially the rolling or recycling ndustries, is an advantage
- Fluency in English and German
We offer
- Competitive compensation
- opportunities for our employees’ professional and individual development
- Respectful and cooperative corporate culture
- Health promotion
- Work-life balance
- Canteen
- Company pension scheme according to the collective agreement
Further Information
Please apply via the internal careers page in ONE (top left: Home - Careers).
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We expressly emphasize that all people - regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability or equality, age, and orientation - are equally welcome at our company.
Applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equal disabilities will be considered if they are equally qualified.
Posting from: 28.05.2026 – 11.06.2026
Plant: Grevenbroich
Your contact person: Eyleen Röbert | Human Resources
Phone +49 2181 477 3008
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