
Koenig & Bauer develops and manufactures printing presses and production systems for commercial, packaging, security and industrial printing. Its portfolio spans offset, digital and flexographic printing, along with die-cutting, folder-gluing, authentication and vision systems. The company also supports print businesses with maintenance, retrofits, digital workflows and training. With specialized subsidiaries serving customers worldwide, Koenig & Bauer brings together engineering and manufacturing expertise across the printing production process.
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Controlling
Lead corporate controlling, cost accounting, budgeting, and AI-enabled process improvements for Koenig & Bauer’s global printing press operations and German parent company.
$80,000 – $90,000 / year
On-siteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredFinancial Planning and AnalysisDescription
- Oversee month-end close, manufacturing cost allocations, workforce tracking, EBIT analysis, and P&L reviews.
- Apply accounting and tax principles, including expense monitoring.
- Manage corporate budgets and rolling forecasts across multiple cost centers.
- Review departmental budgets with managers each month.
- Set hourly rates, analyze variances, and monitor expense reports.
- Use AI tools to automate tasks, improve data models, and streamline finance processes.
- Serve as a key user of SAP Business ByDesign.
- Maintain SAP organizational units and contribute to ERP improvement projects.
- Safeguard data accuracy across reporting platforms.
- Analyze financial matters for key accounts and respond to parent-company requests.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses for senior leaders.
- Collaborate with colleagues on shared finance initiatives.
- Coordinate financial inquiries, ad hoc reporting, and alignment with the German parent company.
- Share local financial information accurately and promptly with global stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate controlling, or cost accounting.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting and business controlling.
- Solid grounding in bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, and IFRS.
- Strong commitment to using AI to improve and streamline finance workflows.
- Advanced ERP experience; SAP Business ByDesign is preferred.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Practical experience with Jedox, OneStream, and TIP is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
- Strong quantitative modeling skills for large datasets and complex financial reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical specifications in clear language.
- Ability to work effectively with international factory partners.
Benefits
- 15 vacation days per year.
- Up to 11 paid holidays.
- 7 sick days.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan.
- Income replacement plans for cancer, critical illness, and accidents.
- Long-term care plans.
- Years-of-service bonus plan.
- Educational assistance.