Analyst - Financial Controlling (f/m/d)

Please note, this position is limited for one year.

Your area of work:

In your role as a Financial Controlling Analyst, you will support our Shared IT organization across key financial activities. You will help prepare financial reports, support forecasting and financial planning, and carry out essential financial closing tasks. Additionally, you will assist in the financial management of projects by monitoring costs and preparing data and reports. The Chief of Staff/ IT strategy department supports the leadership team in financial steering across the CIO/COO organization. It is the interface between the Division management, the various business areas within the Division, the corporate central functions, and the various market business segments of Deutsche Börse Group. Being the main interface to the central functions of the group, the Chief of Staff/ IT strategy department is responsible for effective and efficient interface management and the development of well-structured solutions as decision proposals. If you consider yourself someone with strong communication, analytical, and implementation skills, as well as a proactive, self-starting attitude, this position presents excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Your responsibilities:

• Support financial oversight activities within the Shared IT organization
• Participate in month‑end closing activities, including CATS bookings, preparation and review of accruals, deferrals, and other period‑end adjustments to ensure correctness of financial results
• Prepare and support monthly management reporting, including variance analyses, commentary inputs, and ad‑hoc evaluations
• Support the financial management of projects, including cost monitoring, reviewing project-related financial demands, and preparing financial data for project reporting and steering
• Contribute to annual budget preparation and support monthly forecasting activities
• Assist in calculating and validating allocation keys and service pricing models
• Support budget management, including monitoring budgets, preparing budget shifts, and ensuring correct allocation

Your profile:

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Initial practical experience (e.g., internships) in financial controlling or a comparable finance function
• Experience with SAP modules (e.g., R/3, Analytics Cloud) is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint
• Solid knowledge of accounting and controlling concepts and terminology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
• Proactive, self‑driven mindset with a “can‑do” attitude and motivation to deliver results
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across different locations and functions
• A structured, reliable, and team‑oriented working style; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English