Controlling Business Partner for Data & AI (f/m/d)

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH | Permanent | Full time

You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?

Then become a playmaker and join our team as Controlling Business Partner for Data & AI (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology.

We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver sustainable technology solutions because...

... it's on us to make new energy work!

Your Role - meaningful & rewarding

• Strategic Business Partner: Act as a proactive business partner to our Leadership team by providing meaningful, understandable, and accurate financial insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Comprehensive Financial Oversight: Take full ownership of all relevant controlling activities, including planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, month-end closing, and product P&L analysis.
• Lead Business Reviews: Stand your ground in business review meetings with leadership, explaining variances of actuals to budget, presenting results, offering guidance, challenging plans, and driving corrective actions.
• Investment Guidance: Drive the business case process for investment decisions, providing strong financial guidance and supporting leadership in evaluating and optimizing spending.
• Innovate and Improve: Continuously improve and further digitalize controlling processes and tools, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships and maintain proactive communication with key stakeholders in Business Units, Finance/Controlling, and Central IT organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives such as Digital Controlling Roadmap.
• Ensure Accounting Integrity: Oversee financial closing processes, reconcile project costs, and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and external regulatory standards.

Your Profile - authentic & open-minded

• Relevant experience: Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Informatics, or a related field, paired with several years of experience in controlling or business partnering within a multinational company or a global IT/Technology organization.
• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), financial reporting, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Data-Driven and Analytical: Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights and drive strategic decisions.
• Technical Know-How: Proficient in financial tools and systems, including SAP modules, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and/or Apptio, SAC is a strong advantage.
• Strategic Communicator: Strong communication and presentation skills to explain complex financial issues in a clear and understandable way to senior stakeholders.
• Innovative Spirit: Passion for challenging the status quo and driving improvements in systems, processes, and solutions.
• Proactive and Organized: Independent and structured approach with the ability to prioritize and drive outcomes effectively.
• Language Skills: Excellent English skills; German is a plus.

Our Benefits - smart & useful

• Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It's even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training - our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.
• Get connected: Take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.
• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket - your way is our way.
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
• This is by far not all... We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.

Do you have questions?
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team, EDT_Talent_Acquisition@eon.com.

Please understand that for data protection reasons we can only accept applications submitted via our portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider application documents that reach us by email or post.

What you need to know:
Job Req ID: 235548
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time
Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Location: Essen
Function area: Controlling; Finance/Accounting/Tax; IT/Digital

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