Senior Controlling Specialist (f/m/d)

Job title: Senior Controlling Specialist (f/m/d)

Company: Volkswagen


Job description: We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.Join us and be part of this exciting journey!YOUR TEAMWe are a dedicated team responsible for the financial steering of all our subsidiaries at CARIAD. Our role is crucial in managing our portfolio, consolidating and improving the financial results of the company and ensuring the monthly financial closing process. We are in constant exchange with the finance departments of our subsidiaries and support our internal M&A team with evaluations for their strategic decision making.WHAT YOU WILL DOIn this role, your primary focus will be on overseeing the financial operations of our subsidiaries and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with both local and parent company standards. We monitor and analyze the financial performance to improve the company´s results as well as the results of CARIAD SE overall. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the budgeting process for subsidiaries and ensuring alignment with overall company objectives
• Analyzing variances between actual results and budgeted figures, identifying potential issues and recommending corrective actions
• Forecasting future financial performance and identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Ensuring subsidiary reporting aligns with both local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the parent company’s IFRS or other reporting standards
• Identifying and assessing financial risks related to subsidiary operations, such as liquidity, performance, and impairment risks
• Serving as the primary point of contact between the subsidiary’s finance team and the parent company’s finance department
• Preparing and presenting financial analysis and reports for stakeholders, including the parent company’s CFO and other management

WHO YOU ARE

• A strong background in economics, business administration or a related field, with several years of professional experience
• Extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, often including experience with IFRS and local GAAP
• Capable of handling multiple projects or workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• A solid understanding of agile work practices, controlling systems and practices, and software-driven cost structures is a strong plus
• Interest or experience in the (digital) automotive industry and the (car) software domain
• Fluent in both English and German language

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing

If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technologyAt CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at – we are happy to support you.We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.Join us and be part of this exciting journey!YOUR TEAMWe are a dedicated team responsible for the financial steering of all our subsidiaries at CARIAD. Our role is crucial in managing our portfolio, consolidating and improving the financial results of the company and ensuring the monthly financial closing process. We are in constant exchange with the finance departments of our subsidiaries and support our internal M&A team with evaluations for their strategic decision making.WHAT YOU WILL DOIn this role, your primary focus will be on overseeing the financial operations of our subsidiaries and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with both local and parent company standards. We monitor and analyze the financial performance to improve the company´s results as well as the results of CARIAD SE overall. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the budgeting process for subsidiaries and ensuring alignment with overall company objectives
• Analyzing variances between actual results and budgeted figures, identifying potential issues and recommending corrective actions
• Forecasting future financial performance and identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Ensuring subsidiary reporting aligns with both local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the parent company’s IFRS or other reporting standards
• Identifying and assessing financial risks related to subsidiary operations, such as liquidity, performance, and impairment risks
• Serving as the primary point of contact between the subsidiary’s finance team and the parent company’s finance department
• Preparing and presenting financial analysis and reports for stakeholders, including the parent company’s CFO and other management

WHO YOU ARE

• A strong background in economics, business administration or a related field, with several years of professional experience
• Extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, often including experience with IFRS and local GAAP
• Capable of handling multiple projects or workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• A solid understanding of agile work practices, controlling systems and practices, and software-driven cost structures is a strong plus
• Interest or experience in the (digital) automotive industry and the (car) software domain
• Fluent in both English and German language

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing

If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technologyAt CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at – we are happy to support you.Job ID: 15965Company: CARIAD SELocation:Berlin, DE, 10178 München, DE, 80807 Ingolstadt, DE, 85053 Wolfsburg, DE, 38440Department: Finance and ControllingCareer Level: ProfessionalsWorking Model: Full-timeContract Type: UnlimitedRemote Working: By agreementPosting Date: Jul 1, 2025Why CARIAD?We believe that how we work together is just as important as the technology we create. We strive to take action with a can-do attitude, and value speed over perfection. We aim to collaborate with mutual trust, taking accountability for our actions. We foster transparency and welcome diverse perspectives as we learn, adapt, and grow togetherMore informationHR contactDo you have any suggestions or questions? ✉️Legal Notices

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Location: Berlin

Job date: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:15:29 GMT

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