(Junior) Manager IT Controlling (d/f/m)

优缺点分析

角色解读

• Progress to senior controlling manager, leading larger teams or taking on strategic planning roles.
• Specialize in digital finance transformation, becoming a thought leader in integrating IT and finance.
• Move into broader finance leadership positions (e.g., Head of Controlling, CFO track) within Henkel or other multinationals.
• Act as a financial business partner to the Digital Business Organisation, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and actuals analysis.
• Develop and implement controlling concepts to support Henkel's digital transformation initiatives.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly closing reports, performance reviews, and ad-hoc analyses for senior management.
• Define and manage cost efficiency measures, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and improving KPI/reporting systems.
• Strong foundation in financial controlling and accounting, with hands-on experience in SAP and BI tools.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Proactive communication and negotiation skills to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in both English and German to operate effectively in an international environment.

申请策略

• Tailor your cover letter to explain your interest in digital transformation in finance and how you can contribute to Henkel's IT controlling function.
• Research Henkel's digital initiatives and be ready to discuss how controlling can support innovation.
• Emphasize any prior controlling or consulting experience, especially in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Showcase proficiency in SAP and BI tools with specific examples of reports or dashboards you've built.
• Highlight language skills (English and German) and any international work or study experience.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities through quantified achievements (e.g., cost savings, process improvements).
• If not already strong, deepen your SAP FI/CO module knowledge and BI tool expertise (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Practice financial modeling and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros) to handle complex data analysis.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure responses, focusing on your role and quantifiable outcomes.
• For technical questions, clearly explain your methodology and tools used, showing both knowledge and practical application.
• Demonstrate business partnering by linking financial analysis to business decisions, highlighting how you provided actionable insights.
• Can you describe your experience with SAP in a controlling context? Give a specific example of a report you created.
• How do you approach budgeting and forecasting? Walk us through your process.
• Tell us about a time you identified a cost-saving opportunity and how you convinced management to act.
• How do you ensure data accuracy in financial reporting? What controls do you use?
• Describe a situation where you worked with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal. How did you handle conflicts?