Regional R&D Controller

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments:
Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines.

We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein.

In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located.

We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

The Regional R&D Controller oversees financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role ensures accurate budgeting and forecasting, monitors financial performance, and drives corrective actions. By managing financial risks, optimizing processes, and aligning cross-functional goals, the position plays a key role in sustaining the organization's financial health and long-term success.

• P&L responsible for the USMCA Region R&D cost for tK Bilstein Motion Solutions automotive division (Steering and Suspension)
• Implement harmonized and standardized processes across multiple sites in region supported by governance from European headquarters
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business decisions and prepare comprehensive reports for management, highlighting key financial metrics and performance.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts (Budget, MTP, EST), report on variances, and provide insights and recommendations for adjustments.
• Report variances against budget to responsible management, providing clarity and accuracy.
• Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling and analysis, evaluate the financial implications of new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with business strategies.
• Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, develop risk mitigation strategies, monitor their effectiveness, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement, implement best practices, streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy, and lead or participate in finance-related projects and initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between finance and other departments, communicate financial insights and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
• Maintain and analyze large datasets to support financial analysis, utilize financial software and tools for data analysis and reporting, and ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial systems.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies, support internal and external audit processes, and implement audit recommendations to ensure continuous compliance.
• Calculate annual development cost rates for capitalization in accordance with IFRS
• Manage SAP ERP finance controlling cost centers, internal orders, and allocations.
• Manage intercompany service sales, identify the corresponding recipient regions and reconcile with the incurred costs.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance automation and digital transformation initiatives within finance.

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