Schaeffler

Executive Assistant – CFO

Schaeffler

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Herzogenaurach • Germany

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About the role

  • Strategic, operational and conceptual support for the CFO on issues and subject matters
  • Planning, organizing, and preparation and follow-up of board meetings, Audit Committee meetings, and events
  • Tracking and follow-up of tasks for the Finance & IT Executive and the Finance & IT Board
  • Data preparation and analysis, and creation of presentations and materials for internal and external communication
  • Preparation and interpretation of financial metrics
  • Gathering, preparing and analyzing information to support informed decision‑making
  • Participation in quarterly and year‑end closing activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
  • Managing communication and coordination of topics within the Finance & IT function, across board areas, and with other departments in the group's matrix organization
  • Leading central projects within the Finance & IT function and taking on ad‑hoc special assignments

Requirements

  • Excellent university degree (Bachelor/Master/Diplom) in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Law or a related field; PhD or MBA is a plus
  • International internships or study‑abroad semesters
  • Relevant professional experience in finance, strategy or corporate development within an internationally oriented corporation or a management consultancy
  • High drive, commitment, flexibility and personal resilience, as well as a strong motivation for professional development
  • Excellent German and English skills
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and a structured, solution‑oriented working style
  • Exceptional communication skills, confident presence, team orientation and assertiveness
Benefits
  • Hybrid work model (mix of remote work and office days)
  • Extensive development opportunities through the Schaeffler Academy
  • Recognition and rewards for ideas, e.g., through the Schaeffler Awards and idea management
  • Health and fitness programs, for example via the Schaeffler Health Coach app
  • Opportunity to build additional retirement savings through company pension plans
  • Many other employee benefits, including Corporate Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial metricsdata analysispresentation creationdecision-making supportquarterly closing activitiesyear-end closing activitiesproject management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsconceptual skillsentrepreneurial mindsetstructured working stylecommunication skillsteam orientationassertivenessflexibilitycommitmentpersonal resilience
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhDMBA