Business Controller – Technology & R&D

TAL

Business Controller providing financial guidance and investment analysis for Technology & R&D. Collaborating with management teams to optimize financial performance and project investments.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDortmund • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Advisory, Business Controlling, and FP&A, with a strong focus on Technology and R&D sectors. Capable of developing actionable business cases and KPI dashboards while engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.

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Financial Advisory SupportBusiness ControllingFP&AKPI Dashboard DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingPerformance AnalysisCost Center ManagementCAPEX ControllingReporting AutomationAI-Enabled Financial SolutionsBusiness Case DevelopmentPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive Working StyleSolution-Oriented MindsetConfident Presence

Industry Keywords

TechnologyProduct DevelopmentEngineeringR&DFinancial DisciplineInvestment GuidanceRisk IdentificationProcess ImprovementManagement ReportingStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Financial advisory support to Technology & R&D leaders as well as Product Management and Solution Management teams
Preparation of analyses, business cases, and recommendations to guide investments, product development, and portfolio management
Ownership of the Technology & R&D planning process, including long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
Management of project, cost center, and CAPEX controlling with a focus on transparency, budget compliance, and financial discipline
Development and continuous improvement of KPI dashboards, management reporting, and performance review processes
Identification of risks and opportunities and contribution to process improvements, reporting automation, and AI-enabled financial solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, plus several years of solid professional experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering
Relevant experience working with Technology, Product Development, Engineering, or R&D organizations
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
Confident presence when engaging senior stakeholders, along with strong communication and advisory skills
Proactive, self-directed, and solution-oriented working style with an entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent English skills and willingness to travel occasionally, particularly for collaboration with our Technology & R&D sites and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
30 vacation days and the option to use up to 20 workation days per year within Europe
Christmas bonus equivalent to one month’s salary
Group accident insurance and employer contributions to capital-forming benefits
Company bike program (JobBike)
Annual salary-related performance review discussions
… and much more