Opertional Controller (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

Task Description:

Product Costing smart Europe 

• Gain deep understanding of E2E Business Processes, Products and Business Model of smart Europe
• Provide input towards accounting to ensure standard costing
• Perform monthly plan/actual comparison and journalize to business responsibles for target adherence
• Support Purchase Requests verification for variable costs and ensure structured briefings towards FC Management

Controlling Customer Services

• Become dedicated counterpart for customer services and the respective teams by close and open minded collaboration enabling Target Achievement
• Ensure monthly closing P&L submission and respective forecast quality

Cash Flow and Inventory Controlling

• Support Financial Controller in daily business and monthly closing / planning activities
• Ensure further simplification and standardization of reporting logic in adherence to clear FC Methods and Management Journalization
• Become Deputy for long-term Cash Flow activities and inventory controlling

Coordination Financial Planning

• Take over lead in timeline and premise coordination
• Ensure efficient communication of Roles, Deliverables within Controlling & Risk Management focusing on dependencies
• Support Management Summary creation

Qualification:

Education

Degree in economics or comparable

Professional Experience

Controlling expertise in Financial Planning and Reporting, Effect Analysis, preferred in automotive industry

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

Controlling: substantial knowledge in Financial KPIs for P&L, Balance Sheet (Inventory) and Cash Flow

Industry: Knowledge of automotive and BEV markets / Products / Aftersales Environment is a plus

IT Systems: Expert level MS Excel and Power Point mandatory; advanced knowledge in SAP CO (esp. CO-PC) very helpful; user knowledge in Business Intelligence Solutions (Jedox, Power BI) helpful

Languages: advanced German and English skills written and verbal mandatory

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

Cognitive: highly analytical and structured way of working, gifted in mathematics and mental arithmetic

Soft: rational behavior, resilience for stress, fine sense to evaluate the relevance and impact of issues, capability and motivation to abstract complex topics in simplified clear communication to Management and Business stakeholders

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.
 
We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.
 
We empower you to have ownership over work