ETIC, Control & Performance Business Consultant (German Speaker) - Manager

This role at PwC involves developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation. As a Controlling & Performance Management consultant, you will serve as the main point of contact for CFOs and Heads of Controlling, translating strategic goals into business concepts. Key responsibilities include optimizing planning processes, defining and implementing reporting and steering structures, and leveraging technology. You will support German-based and multinational companies in their Finance Transformation journey, working with the PwC Germany team located in Lisbon.

Must Have

• Translate strategic objectives into effective financial concepts for corporate governance.
• Contribute to the design of optimized planning, controlling and reporting processes.
• Develop holistic steering models to enhance performance-orientated decision-making.
• Improve organizational structures and strengthen the role of Finance as a business partner.
• Transfer steering logics and reporting concepts into KPI dashboards.
• Collaborate with CFOs and Controlling Heads for seamless communication and alignment.
• Successfully completed studies in business administration (or comparable) with a focus on finance and/or controlling.
• Passion for business management, digitalization, and automation possibilities in controlling.
• Gained practical experience in controlling or group management.
• Proficient knowledge of common MS Office programs (e.g. PowerPoint and Excel).
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Communicate effortlessly in English.
• Comfortable in interdisciplinary teams and in a hybrid setup of remote work and travel.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of consolidation, planning, and group reporting tools.
• Knowledge of the German language.

Our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

As a Controlling & Performance Management consultant you are the first point of contact for the CFO and Head of Controlling when it comes to translating strategic goals into business concepts. Your responsibilities include optimizing planning processes, defining and implementing reporting and steering structures, and sharpening the focus on technologies.

As part of the PwC Germany team located in Lisbon you will primarily support German-based and multinational companies in their Finance Transformation journey.

Key Tasks

• Engage in diverse Finance projects with a broad customer portfolio, both in Germany and internationally.
• Translate strategic objectives into effective financial concepts for corporate governance.
• Contribute to the design of optimized planning, controlling and reporting processes to increase efficiency and automation.
• Develop holistic steering models to enhance performance-orientated decision-making.
• Improve organizational structures and strengthen the role of Finance as a business partner to foster collaboration.
• Transfer steering logics and reporting concepts into KPI dashboards for the Finance function and Management team.
• Collaborate with CFOs and Controlling Heads for seamless communication and alignment.
• Contribute to the overall development of Finance Transformation initiatives.

Your Profile

• You have successfully completed your studies in business administration (or a comparable program) with a focus on finance and/or controlling.
• You are passionate about the business management of companies as well as digitalization and automation possibilities in controlling.
• You have gained practical experience in controlling or group management. Knowledge of consolidation, planning, and group reporting tools is also advantageous.
• You have a proficient knowledge of common MS Office programs (e.g. PowerPoint and Excel).
• You have strong communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, and flexibility.
• You can communicate effortlessly in English. Knowledge of the German language is also advantageous.
• You feel comfortable in interdisciplinary teams and in a hybrid setup of remote work and travel.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Modeling, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Analysis, Creativity, Customer Needs Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Satisfaction, Digitization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Marketing Management, Market Research, Market Trends, Operationalization

Optional Skills

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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