Business Partner – Project and Cost Controlling

Semmel Concerts Entertainment GmbH

full-time

Posted on: 1/11/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bayreuth • Germany

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About the role

Act as a strategic and operational sparring partner for executive management, the finance department and project managers, with a focus on financial steering and cost optimization
Lead a well-established two-person controlling team with distinct areas of responsibility
Continuously analyze and evaluate project and process costs and develop corresponding recommendations for action
Review the economic viability of contract awards, contractual agreements and invoicing documentation from our service providers
Independently collect, prepare and analyze data to support strategic decision-making
Report to the publicly listed holding company CTS Eventim

University degree in business administration, economics, finance or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Several years of experience in finance, controlling, project & cost controlling or comparable roles; ideally in a medium-sized company with project-based business or services
Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset when questioning and optimizing cost structures
Interest in the events industry
Excellent Excel skills; experience with advanced tools such as Power BI is desirable

Benefits

Easily accessible office in Bayreuth, plus the option for partial remote work
Autonomous work in a dynamic environment
Support for your personal and professional development
Contributions toward private retirement provision, a personalized voucher model and additional benefits
Company bike leasing

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial steeringcost optimizationdata analysisproject controllingcost controllingcontract revieweconomic viability assessmentExcelPower BI

Soft Skills

strategic partnershipanalytical mindsetattention to detailleadership