Controlling Analyst

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

• Calculate direct and indirect production costs;
• Identify and analyze variable and fixed costs;
• Determine raw material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs;
• Monitor inventory levels and calculate storage costs;
• Analyze the impact of inventory on finance and production;
• Ensure that inventory accounting is accurate and in accordance with standards;
• Establish and review standard production costs;
• Compare actual costs with standards and perform appropriate variance analysis;
• Present cost variance analysis and suggest corrective actions;
• Participate in the preparation of the annual cost budget;
• Perform periodic cost audits, verifying compliance with established norms and standards;
• Monitor inventory processes and ensure the accuracy of records;
• Provide detailed information on costs to support strategic decisions;
• Ensure the correct integration of financial information systems with the production sector;
• Monitor the efficiency of production processes;
• Identify areas of waste or inefficiency and propose improvements.

• Graduated in accounting, economics, administration, or related field.
• Experience in the role or similar.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• A proactive and decisive behavior.
• Teamwork abilities.
• Advanced English level.
• Advanced Excel level.
• Advanced SAP level.

• Power BI and Power Query will be a plus.

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