Business Administration professional

Job Title: R&D Controller – Global & Local (Vendor Management Focus)

Department: Administration & Facilities

Role Category: Administration

Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: [Specify location if applicable]

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-driven R&D Controller to manage both Global and Local R&D Controlling functions. This role involves controlling actuals, forecasting, and budgeting for R&D projects, along with cost center planning and financial analysis. You will also support logistics, sales order processing, and vendor-related transactions while driving digital transformation through data-driven insights and reporting tools. The ideal candidate brings a strong finance background, proficiency in SAP, and the ability to coordinate across global and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Global R&D Controlling

• Manage actuals, forecasts, and budget planning for global R&D projects (status, product cost, and EVA tracking).
• Handle cost center planning, allocations (hour-based), monthly cost analysis, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate with local R&D leaders to provide a consolidated R&D cost and headcount overview (ACT/FC/BDG).
• Ensure transparency around budget changes, financial impacts, and associated corrective measures.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance controlling efficiency and transparency.
• Perform EVA (Economic Value Added) calculations and monitor project-level target costs.
• Act as a finance business partner to technical teams.

Local R&D Controlling

• Independently manage profitability analyses and forecast presentations to local management.
• Handle logistics-related tasks including STO, Export FOC testing, and GR Waiver closures.
• Manage sales order creation and invoice processing in SAP.
• Perform month-end closing tasks such as provisions, corrections, and workflow management.
• Review balance sheet items, clear aged entries, and track P&L for cost accuracy.
• Engage with internal business units and headquarters for reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor internal controls and meet audit deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Work with dashboard tools and monitor metrics such as GR/IR, Webcycles, and Goods in Transit (GIT).
• Exposure to factory costing is considered an added advantage.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
• UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization
• PG: Any Postgraduate
• Experience:
• Postgraduate with 6–7 years OR Graduate with over 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in factory environments and vendor management preferred
• Technical Proficiency:
• SAP (essential), MS Excel (advanced), PowerPoint
• Power BI or similar digital tools (preferred)
• Soft Skills:
• Strong team player with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to perform under pressure
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in cross-cultural teams
• Proficiency in English is mandatory