Head of Global Finance Operations & R&D (m/f/d)
Location:
Tuttlingen, BW, DE, 78532
Job ID:
5287
Your Mission
Strategic Financial Management: Act as a strategic business partner for global Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D units, driving financial performance and supporting long‑term strategic decision‑making
Budgeting & Forecasting: Full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning within the Manufacturing & R&D division
CapEx Management: Lead the evaluation, governance, and steering of capital expenditure projects, including feasibility studies, business cases, and investment prioritization
Reporting & Cost Transparency: Ensure full transparency of manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory, and cost of goods sold (COGS), including continuous optimization initiatives
Strategic Financial Assessments: Conduct financial evaluations for key strategic initiatives such as site strategies, capacity expansions, footprint changes, and make‑or‑buy decisions
Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance standards, and regulatory requirements across all processes within the Manufacturing & R&D finance organization
Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor an international finance team, fostering collaboration, growth, and high‑performance culture
Your Talents
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Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a comparable field; MBA is an advantage
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Extensive experience (>10 years) in a senior finance leadership role within an international environment
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Strong background in Manufacturing Finance and ideally experience in R&D‑related organizationsIn‑depth knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting, and forecasting
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Experience in evaluating and managing capital investment projects
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Strong analytical and strategic capabilities with a high level of business orientation
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Convincing leadership personality with excellent communication and decision‑making skills
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Fluent English skills are a must; good German skills are an advantage
Your Benefits
- Flexible working hours & mobile working: In many areas, working hours and location can be arranged as required
- 30 vacation days and various special payments
- Further training opportunities: Open in-house seminar program, extensive e-learning offering, professional development courses and much more
- Corporate benefits and bicycle leasing
- Subsidy for private pension plan and company health management
- Various childcare options – at the headquarters in Tuttlingen
- Health, sports, cultural and leisure activities – offers vary depending on location
Thomas Hocken | Recruiter Talent Acquisition
Thomas.Hocken@karlstorz.com
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