Project Controlling & Reporting Specialist with German

Job Description Why join Rolls‑Royce? At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. Role Purpose: The Project Controlling & Reporting Specialist with German supports controlling activities by delivering standardized, accurate and timely reporting outputs. The role focuses on data collection, consolidation, validation and template‑based reporting across projects and entities. It acts as an operational back‑office function for controlling units, ensuring data quality, consistency and adherence to defined reporting standards. In this role you will also be responsible for independently driving projects forward. Role Description: The Project Controlling & Reporting Specialist with German performs project controlling and reporting activities within predefined frameworks. The role prepares, consolidates and validates project‑related data, maintains reporting templates and supports planning and reporting infrastructures. Activities are executed based on defined templates, methodologies and tools, while analytical interpretation, steering and business decisions remain with the retained organization. Key Responsibilities: Reporting & KPI Management • Prepare recurring management reports and KPI dashboards based on approved templates • Conduct completeness, plausibility and consistency checks • Ensure KPI calculations follow defined controlling logic (e.g. margins, cost structures, variance definitions) • Maintain consistency of reporting structures, definitions and reporting cycles • Generate recurring and ad‑hoc project reports for internal stakeholders Data consolidation & Validation • Consolidate financial and operational data from multiple systems and templates • Validate data against controlling structures (e.g. cost centers, cost categories, products) • Perform plausibility checks and resolve data inconsistencies in coordination with stakeholders Analytics Preparation & Variance Analysis • Prepare variance analyses and trend evaluations based on predefined methodologies • Support profitability and performance analytics using standard controlling models • Provide structured and validated data inputs to Controlling teams Reporting Governance & Template Management • Maintain reporting templates, calendars and documentation • Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting guidelines • Support implementation of template updates and reporting standards Process Efficiency & Automation Support • Identify improvement opportunities within reporting processes • Support automation initiatives by providing process knowledge, data structures and testing support • Take ownership of initiatives and projects, including responsibility for the design and documentation of processes Qualifications & Experience: Education: • Degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or similar Position Requirements: • Overall 9+ years of experience in Finance with minimum 3+ years of experience in Controlling, Reporting or Analytics. • Fluent English language and German language skills – min. B2 level • Experience working with financial data, financial reporting and related systems • Proven track record in preparing management reporting, KPI dashboards, and decision-support analyses for senior finance and operational stakeholders • Experience with SAP - nice to have Skills & Competencies: • Strong understanding of controlling principles (cost accounting, KPI structures, variance logic) • Strong analytical skills and high numerical affinity • Teamwork, commitment and performance orientation, problem-solving skills, flexibility, independence, goal-oriented working • Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools • Basic understanding of process automation concepts (e.g. workflows, RPA) desirable Problem solving: • Ability to identify inconsistencies in financial data and resolve root causes • Structured approach to analysing variances and data deviations Leadership: • Takes ownership of reporting quality and deliverables • Acts as reliable data provider and counterpart to retained Controlling Interpersonal skills: • Ability to communicate data requirements, reporting timelines and data issues clearly and fact‑based to controlling teams and other stakeholders • Service‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on timely delivery and data quality • Strong attention to detail in handling financial, project and reporting data What do we offer: • Private healthcare and group life insurance • Annual bonus • myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards • Internet and electricity allowance for remote work • Increased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3% to this program • Additional vacation days based on length of service with the employer • Hybrid work model (2 days in the office / 3 days from home) • Work in a modern office located in the Krakow centre – the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20) The Kraków Rolls Royce Global Capability Centre represents an exciting new chapter in the growth of Rolls Royce Group Business Services. Designed to support global operations and employee services, the Centre is a key hub for enabling operational efficiency and strengthening global business processes. It delivers exceptional services across finance, procurement, HR, Data Analytics and Service Management. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive . Please note that all applicants will be subject to Poland right-to- work check as part of the recruitment process. Job Category Project Management Posting Date 28 Jul 2026; 00:07