Manager Controlling (Mat Cover ~12 months)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization As a Finance Business Partner for the GBS Cost Division, you will support and steer financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across Global Business Services (GBS). You will provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights that enable informed decision-making and contribute to the achievement of business objectives. Key Responsibilities Support budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and financial planning activities for assigned areas, while challenging and monitoring progress against own key performance indicators (KPIs). Consolidate and analyze actuals, forecasts, and budgets across all GBS Hubs and functions, supporting target setting and internal planning reviews. Partner with GBS teams to collect all relevant information for the planning processes, ensuring alignment with Corporate Controlling guidelines and company targets. Assess and report on variances of GBS Budget and approved costs, ensuring delivery of accurate financial information, as well as provide recommendations to enable and drive fact-based decision making. Collaborate with GBS PMO, Transformation & Adoption, Strategy and operational teams to support Business Case creation & tracking. Act as a trusted finance partner for projects and cost centers, ensuring alignment and consistency across main drivers in GBS, including FTE, PEX, and L&P. Lead and support finance-related projects, driving implementation, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring sustainable results. Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis, reports and insights to support stakeholder decision-making. Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, GBS leadership teams, and Corporate Controlling stakeholders. Develop, monitor, and report relevant KPIs for areas of responsibility. Ensure KPIs are accurately maintained, achieved, and reported in a timely manner. Key Relationships Corporate Controlling – Group Functions (Managers and Peers) GBS Transition, Transformation & Adoption, and Strategy Teams GBS SLT – Center Leads and GSO’s Colleagues in the GBS locations Central HQ expert functions GBS Business Partners Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manage data from multiple sources Strong presentation, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels. Experience in project management and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-functional and business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand end-to-end processes. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and multicultural environment. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Strong SAP FI knowledge gained through hands-on professional experience. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or related business partnering roles. Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations.