Accounting Budget to Report Manager (f/m/d)

For our Global Business Process Excellence Department we are looking for a Project Manager Budget to Report (B2R) (f/m/d).

As Project Manager B2R, you will be responsible for the identification of gaps between existing processes and the global business processes defined by the Global Process Owner (GPO) as well as for launching and monitoring process improvement initiatives . In this role you will support to develop and evaluate the processes and identify inconsistencies – globally – to meet the Group’s strategic objectives and to get a best practice approach. The Project Manager Budget to Report (B2R) is responsible for leading transformation and optimization initiatives across the end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. The position focuses on operational excellence, financial transparency, and continuous improvement of B2R processes

This position is located in Heidelberg and you will report to the B2R GPO.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Take ownership of B2R processes and drive their continuous improvement

Promote standardization and simplification of processes across entities

Increase efficiency by reducing manual tasks and enhancing data consistency

Contribute to the implementation of best practices and governance frameworks

Safeguard the integrity and consistency of financial data across systems

Advance automation and digitalization in reporting processes

Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and reporting standards

Design and maintain business policies to support efficient process execution

Identify business issues , analyze root causes, and propose effective solutions

Facilitate discussions with business stakeholders and deliver presentations to drive alignment on new features and functionalities

Collaborate with Digital teams to ensure alignment with existing systems and support budget planning

Partner with Group Departments to translate business needs into functional requirements for system and infrastructure implementations

Support integration projects across the organization

Enhance process performance to achieve high efficiency and KPI targets

Initiate and lead projects to identify best practices and roll them out to Shared Service Centers

Maintain strong risk control mechanisms within all B2R processes

Travel to business locations as required to support initiatives and stakeholder engagement

Work closely with Global Process Owners to drive alignment and improvements

Apply a process-oriented mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement

YOUR PROFILE

Education/Qualification

University degree

At least 5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, consolidation and/or shared services or Audit

Business Competence

Strong leadership skills

High IT affinity and skills required, especially SAP ERP, SAP BI, workflow systems, archiving, AI, RPA, etc.

Experience in multinational or matrix organizations is preferred

Substantial accounting experience ; IFRS knowledge

Very good verbal and written communication skills in English

Management Skills

Energetic “ hands on ” approach with good organization skills and the ability to prioritize

Concentration on results, control and process efficiency

Fast and consistent implementation of decisions

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany

30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days

Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus , Christmas, and vacation payment

Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs

JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms

Company fitness room , various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns

Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)

Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

Canteen with discounted and healthy meals

Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car

... and much more.