Software AG Hiring for Job Posting Title Financial Controller* / Global HR Controlling Manager* at Derby Full Time

Software AG is the software pioneer of a truly connected world. Since 1969, we’ve helped 10,000+ organizations turn data into decisions. Our industry-leading suite of integration & API management, IoT & analytics and business transformation products creates a flow of data between people, departments, systems, and devices. We connect people and technology for a smarter tomorrow.

Our story goes beyond technology. We put people first – employees, customers, and partners. We build strong teams and cultivate relationships that last. We provide incomparable products, solutions, services, and technical excellence for our customers. We are a team of over 5,000 colleagues across 70+ countries who value inclusion, integrity, and innovation. Our size means everyone has an impact and every voice is valued. We are big enough to compete and small enough to care.

Be you, join us.

Your responsibilities:
Drive headcount and cost budgeting, rolling forecasts for the HR profit centers in Germany using SAP (and corresponding upload file), our Management Information System (MIS) and Workday HR information system.

Regular personnel cost and headcount variance analysis of actuals against forecast & budget using SAP and the MIS web P&L dashboard across all global HR units & management of our annual HR IT Budget

Take ownership of monthly HR reports, analysis, and recommend action for all HR profit centers globally

Control of global HR costs (e.g., headhunter costs) and Intercompany Charges

Review and approve purchase requests via our Global Purchasing System and Invoice tracker

Support the monthly closing process with financial and accounting activities (e.g., collection & evaluation of relevant information’s to advise the bookings on accruals for outstanding invoices)

Implementation and optimization of new and existing processes in HR Controlling

Creating overviews & templates that support decision making using relevant data for forecast and budget

Point of contact for HR management team & Headquarter Controlling concerning budget and forecast related matters

Qualifications/Experience – What we need from you:
Excellent Degree Qualification and Academic Record

completed degree (Master or Diploma), ideally with focus on Accounting, Finance/Controlling or related discipline or comparable qualifications

Minimum 4 years working experience in auditing, accounting, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), commercial or controlling in an international company & working experience with SAP FI/CO module and knowledge of MIS Infor Office Plus is a plus

Excellent knowledge of excel (including Pivot Tables, look up formulas, etc.), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and interpret companies’ financial data

Analytical and flexible, able to work independently.

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to deal confidently with colleagues and departments in an international team

Strong team player, able to form effective working relationships

Very structured and proactive person

Proficiency in English (and German is a plus) spoken and written

What’s in it for you?

An international, multidisciplinary environment in Germany’s second-largest software house, a very dynamic environment with global exposure

Working in one of our global offices or Hybrid Work (remote work) offering greater flexibility also in working hours; set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment; work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.

Global function: a pleasant working atmosphere, incredibly open communication, and an opportunity to work with and learn from a team of smart and highly knowledgeable colleagues with strong technical & economical skills

An Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges; great opportunity for development (including excellent training offerings internally or externally) and making an impact

A competitive market salary package including fix and variable components linked to your work experience and the responsibilities and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.

Direct reporting line to the VP Global HR Operations & Controlling (who is an expert in financial analytics & reporting, processes, and HR operational issues) and part of the global competence center “Corporate People Analytics & HR Controlling”

Interested?

If you are initiative-taking and enjoy a varied role, then this is the role for you, apply now!

Please only apply online. Your application should include a CV, your certifications and references.

Your contact:
For Germany: Seline Müller, Manager, HR Recruiting, T: +49 (0) 681 210 – 3729

For UK and South Africa: Gergana Kirilova, Recruiting Manager, EMEA, T +359-2-49508-62 [email protected]

• f/m/d – diversity matters!

At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.