Senior Controlling & Reporting Specialist (f/m/d)

Req ID 86430 | Częstochowa, ZF ASP_Wrocław, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o. About the Team We are looking for a skilled professional to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across key business areas. This role demands strong reporting capabilities, a sharp analytical approach, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders to support strategic and operational decisions. With a focus on financial transparency and process coordination, the position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the domain’s financial direction while working in a collaborative and data-driven environment. What you can look forward to as a Senior Controlling & Reporting Specialist (f/m/d): Lead the Operational Planning process across the domain, coordinating inputs for cost, workforce, income, and investments, and ensuring alignment with business targets. Contribute to the Strategic Planning cycle by preparing long-term financial scenarios and supporting strategic decision-making with data-driven insights. Collaborate with domain stakeholders and reporting units to align planning assumptions, validate figures, and ensure consistency across planning cycles. Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, integrating key financial and operational drivers to support agile and forward-looking business steering. Deliver monthly performance reviews, including variance analysis and commentary on key metrics, to support proactive financial management. Provide tailored reporting and ad-hoc analysis to domain leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. Ensure structural accuracy and data consistency in reporting systems (e.g., FACT, SAP BW, ZP1), acting as a key contact for system governance. Coordinate organizational changes and structural updates within the domain, ensuring compliance with internal standards and operational continuity. Your profile as a Senior Controlling & Reporting Specialist (f/m/d): University degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field, with a strong foundation in controlling and financial management. Minimum of 5 years in a controlling, financial planning, or business partnering role, ideally within a complex organizational structure. Proven ability to interpret financial data, generate meaningful insights, and present findings in a clear and structured way to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across functions and levels, fostering alignment and shared understanding. Hands-on experience with SAP R/3 or S/4, SAP BW, and ideally SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office; comfortable working with large datasets and planning tools. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Ability to understand the broader business context and contribute to strategic discussions with a commercial mindset. Why should you choose ZF in Częstochowa or Wrocław? Stable employment and attractive work conditions. Possibility of professional development in an international environment. Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc. Hybrid working model. Be part of our ZF team as Senior Controlling & Reporting Specialist (f/m/d) and apply now! Contact Fruzsina Barta