Company overview
| Position Title | Senior Sensor Controller |
| Level | Skilled Non-Management |
| Language Skills | English |
| Professional Skills | 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including: - at least 4 years in manufacturing finance/costing - at least 3 years in FP&A
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| Location | Munich, Germany |
| Education (min) | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field |
| Willingess to Travel (%) | 20 |
| Reports to | Manager |
| Sector | ICT |
| Contract | Permanent |
Role Description
Our client is a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, delivering advanced sensor solutions for next-generation technologies. To strengthen their Sensor Business Unit, they are seeking a Senior Sensor Controller to take ownership of financial management, performance steering, and strategic finance support for the business.
This role sits at the intersection of FP&A, accounting, finance management, manufacturing, and business leadership, providing critical insight into profitability, cost structures, and investment decisions. The Senior Sensor Controller will play a key role in driving financial transparency, improving KPIs, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead FP&A activities, including weekly reporting, RFCs, budgeting, and long-term planning (LTP) in line with group timelines
- Perform in-depth financial analysis and proactively drive corrective actions to improve key KPIs (DSO, DIO, DPO, profitability, cash flow, CapEx, NPI ROI)
- Act as a finance business partner to support business development and operational decision-making
- Collaborate cross-functionally across the value chain to identify, implement, and track cost-reduction initiatives
- Develop, optimize, and standardize FP&A and accounting processes and templates to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Ensure reliable reconciliation between sales, warehouse, and financial data (e.g. standard costing models)
- Monitor and guide treasury, accounting, and compliance activities within the Sensor BU
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of internal control frameworks
- Contribute to building and sustaining a high-performing Sensor Finance team
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Sensor Business Unit
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing is a strong advantage
- Solid understanding of manufacturing costing, profitability analysis, and financial KPIs
- Hands-on experience with financial systems, controlling tools, and reporting environments
- Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) are a plus
- Fluent English (working language) and German; Chinese language skills are a strong plus
What’s Offered
- A senior finance position with significant responsibility and direct influence on business performance
- Close collaboration with business leadership and operational teams in a technology-driven organization
- Opportunity to shape financial processes, KPIs, and decision-making at Business Unit level
- Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and expertise
- Long-term professional growth opportunities within an international group
- Flexible and modern working conditions supporting work–life balance
Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate numbers into actionable business insights
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to financial challenges
- Clear and confident communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- High level of ownership, reliability, and attention to detail
- Comfortable operating in an international, multicultural, and fast-paced environment
- Continuous-improvement mentality with the ability to optimize processes and structures
Personal Characteristics
- Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and sense of urgency, must be resourceful and proactive
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and possessing a high level of integrity
- Team leader working well in collaborative situations and start-up environments
- Natural leadership skills and the ability to work with all teams in the company
- Risk analysis and management skills
- Problem solving
- Stress management (ability to manage emotions)