Manager Controlling GBC Manager Controlling GBC Belgrade, Serbia - Full Time SpotLIGHT of the job Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and turning complex financial data into clear business insights? Would you like to help shape efficient and scalable Controlling processes in an international organization? Join our Global Business Centre in Belgrade as Manager Controlling GBC and take a key role in developing a reliable and efficient Controlling setup. Working closely with Controlling HQ and stakeholders across countries and functions, you will combine people leadership, financial expertise and continuous improvement to establish consistent ways of working. Responsibilities As Manager Controlling GBC , you will lead and develop the GBC Controlling team, ensure reliable, high-quality delivery of the Controlling services within its scope, and drive the harmonization and simplification of Controlling processes across countries and regions. Lead, coach and develop the GBC Controlling team, setting clear priorities, responsibilities and expectations. Manage team capacity, service quality, delivery risks, escalations and stakeholder expectations. Drive harmonization and standardization of recurring Controlling processes across countries and regions. Ensure consistent KPI definitions and achievement of agreed KPI targets. Maintain reporting standards, process documentation and controls in close alignment with Controlling HQ and relevant process owners. Identify opportunities for simplification and automation and drive continuous improvement of processes and ways of working. Ensure reliable delivery of planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and monthly and year-end closing activities. Challenge assumptions and consolidate scenarios, providing clear insights into variances, risks, opportunities and required actions. Work closely with Controlling HQ, GBC Management, regional and country Finance teams, business stakeholders, IT, HR and process owners to coordinate service delivery, resolve issues and implement process improvements. Take disciplinary management responsibility for other GBC Finance employees within your assigned scope, working closely with their functional managers on people matters. Skills & Experience University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics or a comparable field. Several years of relevant professional experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance or a related international finance function. Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and develop a team, create accountability and manage performance. Strong expertise in planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, closing and variance analysis. Strong analytical skills combined with a structured, process-oriented and pragmatic approach to problem solving. Experience in process transformation, standardization, Shared Services or Global Business Services would be a strong advantage. Confidence in working with stakeholders across different functions, countries and seniority levels. Good knowledge of SAP as well as modern reporting, planning and analytics tools. Excellent English skills; additional languages would be an advantage. What we offer A role with impact: Take on a leadership position with the opportunity to actively shape and further develop Controlling within our Global Business Centre. International collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across different countries, regions and functions. Growth and development: Develop your expertise through challenging assignments, cross-functional collaboration and continuous learning opportunities. A culture built on trust: Become part of an environment where responsibility, collaboration, diversity and continuous improvement are valued. Local benefits: Enjoy employee benefits and working conditions in line with our company framework in Serbia. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience, motivation and potential matter to us. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Kristina Popovic kristina.popovic@zumtobelgroup.com Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE