IT Controller (f/m/d)

For our Digital Finance & Governance – IT Finance & Controlling team we are looking for an IT Controller (f/m/d).

As IT Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the IT organization. You will ensure financial transparency, cost efficiency, and compliance with internal and external financial policies. Your responsibilities will include managing IT cost allocations, tracking actuals vs. budget, supporting investment decisions, and partnering with stakeholders to drive financial governance.

This position is located in Heidelberg and will directly report to the Manager IT Finance & Controlling.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

IT Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for IT functions. Monitor actuals vs. budget and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions. Perform regular Management cycles with Leadership team

Cost Management & Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities across IT services, infrastructure, and projects. Develop and implement financial controls to ensure efficient use of resources

Investment Governance: Support business cases and ROI analysis for IT investments. Ensure alignment with financial policies and long-term strategic goals

Manage Software and Hardware renewals and verify supplier invoices

Contribute to Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiation. Procure IT consulting services to support various projects and initiatives

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, procurement, and finance teams to ensure financial alignment and transparency. Act as a financial advisor to IT leadership

Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of financial governance frameworks, tools, and methodologies

YOUR PROFILE

Finance Expertise: Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and cost control principles. Experience in IT controlling or financial governance is a plus

IT Acumen: Familiarity with IT services, infrastructure, and project portfolios. Ability to understand and evaluate technical cost drivers

Analytical and presentation Skills: Proficient in financial analysis, modeling, and performance tracking. Skilled in identifying trends and actionable insights

Communication: Clear and effective communicator with the ability to present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Collaboration & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to work across departments and influence decision-making

Tools & Systems: Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Excel) and reporting platforms

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

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.

Welcome

Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

About us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world\’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

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