Controlling Team Manager

Company Description Discover Bosch in Blaj Bosch, a true force for innovation and excellence, stands out as a giant of turning vision into reality. The Bosch location in Blaj has been operating since 2007, being the first production unit opened by the Bosch Group in Romania. The road to excellence was initiated in Blaj in the industrial technology sector, later consolidating in the production of sensors and electronic components for the automotive sector. Starting in 2025, the Bosch operations in Blaj are structured under two distinct legal entities: Bosch Automotive SRL and Bosch Rexroth SRL , each specializing in different technological domains. Since 2007 Bosch Rexroth SRL specializes in industrial technology , focusing on linear motion systems and hydraulic components. The Rexroth entity in Blaj also operates a sales division , providing customized solutions and expert support to industrial customers. The ongoing investment in development and performance reinforces Bosch Rexroth’s role as a vital partner in the global industrial sector. Bosch Automotive SRL focuses on the production of sensors and transmission control components for the automotive industry, reinforcing Bosch’s commitment to smart, diversified, and sustainable powertrain solutions. The Blaj plant, active in the automotive sector since 2013, plays a vital role in developing cutting-edge technologies that support the mobility of the future. Through continuous investment in innovation and quality, Bosch Automotive in Blaj strengthens its position as a key supplier in the global automotive market. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, Bosch in Blaj continues to grow, offering employees professional development opportunities and fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment. Whether in automotive technology or industrial technology and automation , Bosch in Blaj remains a pillar of excellence, shaping the future of mobility and industry. WorkLikeABosch ! Job Description Leadership of Controlling & Commercial Topics: You will lead and coordinate the Controlling & Commercial Topics team for Bosch Rexroth Blaj, ensuring transparency, reliability, and business-oriented decision support across all relevant financial and commercial processes. End-to-End Controlling Process Ownership: You will take full responsibility for ensuring the complete controlling process flow, including planning, forecasting, reporting, monthly closing support, cost center controlling, product costing, variance analysis, and management reporting. You will make sure that controlling processes are executed reliably, accurately, and in line with Bosch Rexroth standards. Business Partnering for Manufacturing and Operations: You will act as a close business partner for production, logistics, engineering, purchasing, and plant management. You will support operational decision-making by translating financial figures into actionable insights and by proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement measures. Performance and Cost Management: You will monitor and steer financial performance for the assigned Business Units, including manufacturing costs, productivity, overheads, investments, inventories, and profitability. You will challenge deviations, initiate countermeasures, and support the achievement of financial and operational targets. Potential Growth Opportunity - Commercial Sales Controlling: In addition to the core factory-focused controlling responsibilities, the role may be expanded to include the commercial sales controlling scope as a further growth opportunity for the position, depending on the candidate's experience, development, and readiness. This additional scope may be transferred directly or developed step by step and includes overseeing, training, and steering commercial sales activities from a financial and process perspective, such as credit management, invoicing processes, commercial sales support, customer-related financial topics, and commercial steering of the sales team. You will ensure that these processes are executed professionally, efficiently, and in compliance with internal guidelines. Team Coordination in a Broad and Complex Task Environment: You will coordinate a small team with a high variety of responsibilities, including BU Business Partner controlling, back-office controlling support, commercial activities, reporting, and process-related topics. The complexity of the role requires strong prioritization, clear task allocation, and the ability to balance operational details with management-level steering. Student Development and Talent Pipeline: You will oversee, train, and develop working students supporting the controlling and commercial team. These students are an important source for future controllers and must be guided, coached, and prepared to successfully grow into more advanced responsibilities, especially when existing team members move into further development opportunities. People Development and Succession Planning: You will actively support the development of team members and future talents by building know-how, ensuring knowledge transfer, and creating structured learning opportunities. A key part of the role is to strengthen the long-term stability and capability of the controlling organization. Stakeholder Management: You will work closely with local and international stakeholders, including Business Unit representatives, plant management, sales, finance, logistics, central functions, and external interfaces where required. The position requires excellent communication skills, strong business understanding, and the ability to handle different stakeholder expectations professionally. Process Improvement, Digitalization and SAP S/4HANA Implementation. Qualifications Education: Completed University Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Controlling, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification. Experience & Expertise: Romanian certified accountant qualification would be considered an advantage. Several years of professional experience in controlling finance, accounting, or commercial functions within an international manufacturing environment. Proven leadership experience with responsibility for teams and talent development. Strong understanding of manufacturing controlling, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management. Experience working with SAP and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, BW, Excel-based analytics). Knowledge of investment controlling, business case evaluation, and commercial processes. Work Style: Structured, analytical, and result-oriented working approach. Strong decision-making capability based on facts and financial analysis. High degree of ownership and accountability. Comfortable working in a lean and agile organization with short decision paths, a low-hierarchy culture, and a strong focus on pragmatic collaboration. High degree of flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment where structures, priorities, and responsibilities evolve continuously. Other Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and challenge business decisions constructively. Strong customer and business orientation combined with a collaborative leadership style. Open, hands-on leadership mindset with the willingness to empower others, work across organizational boundaries, and support change without relying on traditional hierarchical structures. Languages: ​​​​​​​ Advanced Level of English and Romanian. Additional Information LikeABosch Benefits: Meal Vouchers – Benefit of meal vouchers to support your daily expenses. 25 Days of Annual Leave – Enjoy an extended holiday package to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Relocation Bonus – We offer one-time bonus allocated for relocation expenses. Flexible Work Schedule within Romania – Balance your working time according to business and personal needs. Inspiring Working Conditions – We are committed to provide our employees a positive and fulfilling work experience. Company performance bonus - Your contribution to our success is rewarded with a company performance bonus. Various bonuses - Spring Bonus, Summer Bonus and Christmas Bonus to enjoy additional financial rewards during these key moments of the year. Loyalty bonus - Your dedication and commitment to Bosch are acknowledged through our loyalty rewards. Seniority bonus – Monthly recognition of your Bosch experience, and as your seniority grows, so do your benefits. Childbirth Support – We celebrate your new family member with financial support for this special moment. Referral Bonus – Recommend a friend to join Bosch, and if they are hired, you receive a bonus as a thank you. Language Courses – A new language is the key to a new world and opens doors . We offer in-company courses to help you grow. Medical Services – Your health comes first. Benefit from free medical consultations and check-ups, including services at our factory premises. Sports & Recreational Activities – Being active fosters great performance therefore we offer discounts for various sports activities. Bosch projects that take you out of your comfort zone - We work on projects from start to finish and we take full responsibility for our products. Various internal development programs – From specialist to project management and leaders we continuously develop. Trainings & Certifications – Grow professionally with access to national and international technical and soft skills training. Diversity and multicultural mindset - Work in a multicultural environment with over 10 nationalities represented, fostering an inclusive and global mindset.