Senior R&D and Investment Controller

Senior R&D and Investment ControllerNemetschek GroupLocation: Munich, GermanyWe are one of the largest and fastest growing listed European software companies and are looking to further strengthen our R&D and Investment Controlling team. As part of the Global FP&A Team at Nemetschek Group Headquarters in Munich, Germany, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the groupwide R&D and Investment Controlling function. You will define, steer and track meaningful KPIs and dashboards that enable effective and efficient steering and operationalization of R&D expenditures and other investments and thereby continuously design, steer and optimize strategic resource allocation in line with strategic targets.Your tasksDrive the design and implementation of a global R&D and Investment Controlling framework to ensure transparency for effective and efficient steering.Collaborate with R&D leadership to continuously ensure a best-of-breed steering system in conjunction with a groupwide KPI framework and common reporting standards.Manage groupwide reporting and budgeting processes, including variance analysis of R&D and Investment expenses and performance indicators.Partner with Management to shape the global R&D financial strategy, aligning short-term objectives with long-term strategic goals and ensure optimal allocation of resources for aspired short- and long-term value creationProvide analytical insights to R&D leaders, challenging bottom-up assumptions around timing, resources, impacts and financial needs.Oversee major R&D investments from business case development through to outcome tracking.Manage and continuously enhance the standardized investment processes and governance (approval workflows, templates, policies), ensuring transparency, compliance and comparability of investments across the Group.Support Leadership as a business partner with the preparation of investment cases (financial modelling, scenarios, ROI/NPV) and actionable decision support for senior management.Drive systematic post‐investment follow-up, including KPI and benefits tracking, variance analysis versus business case.Your ProfileDegree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in Controlling, within R&D and/ or product development and excellence functions.Experience from working in a global, fast paced matrix organization.Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex topics effectively across departments.Proven ability to manage projects independently end-to-end while maintaining focus on objectives and timelines.Strong modern analytical tooling skills, as well as advanced Excel skills and Experience working with financial systems (ideally OneStream).Willingness to travel occasionally to collaborate with local teams.#Nemetschek#Germany - Munich#LI-MW1