R&D And Project Controller

Giesecke+Devrient is a global company that offers security technologies, both in the physical and digital world. Every day, billions of people benefit from G+D innovations in their personal and business lives. With more than 14,000 employees across more than 30 countries, we develop, manufacture, and distribute products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data. G+D Mobile Security, the world leader in secure telecommunications systems via SIM / eSIM, is looking for a R&D and Project Controller (m/f/d) for its Finance Department in Barcelona. As an R&D and Project Controller, your main mission will be to ensure the efficient management and control of research and development (R&D) projects, ensuring that objectives are met in terms of costs, timelines, and scope.Your role will be to provide visibility into project performance, support project managers with planning and tracking activities, and optimize financial and operational control processes within the R&D units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage international R&D projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and scope.
• Perform functional controlling for dedicated R&D units, including cost centers, headcount, and capital expenditures (CapEx).
• Generate and deliver comprehensive reports for R&D departments and senior management.
• Provide support to project managers and teams on project planning, progress reporting, and time tracking.
• Act as the primary interface with the IT department regarding SAP master data management.
• Contribute to the enhancement of existing controlling tools and the introduction of new methods and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Academic degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in an internationally operating company, ideally within project controlling, with a focus on R&D.
• Strong expertise in SAP (FI/CO, PS, BW, CATS), ServiceNow SPM, and MS Office applications. A basic understanding of database structures is required.
• Solid experience with project controlling procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Proficient in English, with German language skills considered a plus.

What’s great about working with us:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, people-oriented environment with team members from various nationalities and backgrounds. We promote equality and are LGBT+ friendly.
• Global Collaboration: Work collaboratively with stakeholders around the globe.
• Career Development: Benefit from continuous training, coaching, and talent development programs.
• Social Benefits: flexible compensation (transport tickets, training, private insurance), etc.
• Own canteen: take a break with our breakfast and lunch service: chose between a wild range of menus, salad desk, and sandwiches service. Nicely prices!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with the option for remote work (M-Th 8.30 – 17.30 and Fri 8.30 – 15.30; 3 days of remote work).
• Location: Sant Joan Despí. Easy communication by public transport o private transport.