Controlling - Business Administration Automotive (m/w/d) - REF85425F

ACF Purchasing/SQM Controlling - Business Administration responsibilities:

Business Administration leads through the administrative processes of the Automotive Central Function (ACF) Purchasing and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) to ensure beside data transparency in headcount and period expenses clear governance and compliant handling of signature regulations and Purchasing tool access.

• Lead the global budgeting, forecasting, and reporting process for headcount (HC) and costs in Automotive Purchasing and SQM
• Consolidate and analyze monthly data by function (HC and costs), comparing actuals against targets (budget/forecast) and report to Purchasing Management
• Support function heads in planning annual budgets and forecasts, including headcount, costs, new projects, and tool-specific budgeting
• Define and create accruals in compliance with Continental’s accounting policies
• Align budget and forecast targets with the Head of Purchasing and Head of Purchasing Controlling
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives, such as footprint planning or BCC strategy
• Ensure compliance with signature regulations (COR – P-0000201 and CA0700059) in coordination with the Automotive Purchasing Process Team
• Manage sign-off authorizations within the eSR (electronic Signature Request) system to ensure compliant approval of material orders
• Oversee and process electronic Personnel Requests (ePR) for Automotive Purchasing and SQM globally
• Monitor open positions and manage internal transfers via eSign, including impact evaluation on HC and costs
• Interface with Purchasing and SQM management on all topics related to headcount and period expenses
• Collaborate with Automotive Central Controlling on cost targets and allocations
• Coordinate with Human Resources on headcount planning and ePR-related topics
• Ensure accurate user access and authorization across Purchasing systems

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

• Completed Studies of Economics/Business Administration or similar qualification.
• Several years experience and profound knowledge in the area of Controlling and Reporting.
• Good understanding of business processes in Purchasing, of the Automotive environment as well as country specifics.
• Affinity for data-analytics 
• Good communication ability and team spirit.
• Business fluent in German and English is mandatory

Ready to take your career to the next level and join us at the start of something extraordinary? Apply now to become a part of AUMOVIO and drive the future mobility together with us!

Ready to take your career to the next level and join us at the start of something extraordinary? Apply now to become a part of AUMOVIO and drive the future mobility together with us!

Continental’s Automotive group sector is expected to be listed as independent company “AUMOVIO” in September 2025. With ~93,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of ~€20 billion, we are entering an exciting new era.

AUMOVIO stands for highly developed electronic products and modern mobility solutions. In addition to its strong market position with innovative sensor solutions, displays, and technologically leading braking and comfort systems, AUMOVIO has significant expertise in software, architecture platforms and assistance systems for the rapidly growing future market of software-defined and autonomous vehicles. Our purpose is clear: to make future mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous.