Assistant Controller - FP&A & Business Planning Assistant Controller - FP&A & Business Planning

Körber Group • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate, and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding of local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

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The Assistant Controller, FP&A & Business Planning acts as the strategic right hand to the Head of Controlling, providing high-impact support to financial leadership. This role manages planning, budgeting, reporting, cross-functional communication, and ensures execution of commercial and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• 8+ years of FP&A, controlling, or financial analysis experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment
• Experience working in a global organization with international reporting
• ERP experience, preferably SAP S/4HANA, including participation in system transition projects
• Strong knowledge of management reporting, cost analysis, and budgeting processes
• Advanced analytical capabilities with strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights
• Strong understanding of financial planning, cost controlling, and reporting processes
• Detail-oriented, initiative-taking, and able to balance independent work with collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications (CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Prepare detailed variance analyses, trend reports, and management dashboards
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support strategic decisions and investmentsServe jointly with the Head of Controlling as a main financial point of contact for business leaders
• Partner with department heads to understand performance drivers and identify improvement opportunities
• Contribute to monthly P&L analysis, KPI tracking, and financial commentary
• Ensure data consistency and integrity across Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and business cases for senior and divisional leadership
• Provide analytical support for project controlling and cost center management
• Assist in reviewing ongoing projects for performance, risks, and cost tracking
• Support margin analysis and project-related reporting
• Participate in the transition to SAP S/4HANA, particularly within finance and controlling workstreams
• Assist with design, testing, and rollout of FP&A and reporting functionalities
• Support digitalization and process improvement initiatives across the finance organization
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Show a strong eagerness to learn and a positive attitude everyday
• Work on special projects as needed
• Take responsibility across divisions for assigned tasks and topics

Benefits

• You will work in a modern work environment with an open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You are part of a global operating company with a wide customer base and a growing business
• You profit from international cooperation within a group-expert network to implement corporate-wide concepts
• You will work in a team that is focusing on customer requirements
• You will get an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level