Financial Specialist for IT (Plzeň, CZ, 30100) @ Wacker Chemie AG

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The Financial Specialist for IT supports the operational execution and continuous development of IT Financial Management within the global IT organization. The position contributes to ensuring financial transparency, data quality and reliable financial steering by supporting standardized budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting and IT service costing processes. A particular focus is placed on supporting the annual IT budget planning process, maintaining and analyzing financial planning data, assisting with IT service costing and cost allocation, and preparing financial reports and analyses for IT management.

The role works closely with the IT Financial Manager as well as with IT planning managers, Controlling and other relevant stakeholders. Financial Specialist for IT Job Responsibilities IT Budget Planning and Financial Forecasting:

• Support the annual BP1 IT budget planning process, including preparation, coordination, data maintenance, quality checks and consolidation of planning information.
• Support planning managers and IT organizational units in maintaining planning data and resolving financial planning issues.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of forecasts and other recurring financial planning activities.
• Perform plausibility checks and support the identification, clarification and correction of inconsistencies in planning data.
• Support the reconciliation of financial planning information between IT Financial Management, IT organizational units and Controlling.

IT Financial Management Systems and Data

• Maintain and validate financial planning and IT service costing data in ServiceNow / SFinX and related systems.
• Support administration and continuous improvement of the IT Financial Management toolset.
• Monitor data quality and support the implementation of measures to improve data completeness, consistency and transparency.
• Support testing, documentation and implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Gradually develop expertise in SFinX to support the IT Financial Manager in the functional management and further development of the solution.

IT Service Costing and Cost Allocation

• Support the preparation, execution and analysis of IT service costing.
• Assist in allocating material costs, personnel resources and other cost components to IT services.
• Perform plausibility checks on service costing results and support the investigation of deviations and inconsistencies.
• Support the maintenance and analysis of financial allocation structures and service relationships.
• Assist in preparing the financial basis for internal and intercompany IT service allocation.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare recurring financial reports, KPI evaluations and variance analyses for IT Financial Management and IT management.
• Analyze budget, forecast and actual figures and support the identification and explanation of significant deviations.
• Support monthly financial reporting and the reconciliation of financial figures with Controlling.
• Prepare transparent management information and decision-support material based on financial and performance data.
• Contribute to the continuous development and standardization of IT financial reporting and relevant KPIs.

Process, Governance and Continuous Improvement:

• Support the documentation, standardization and continuous improvement of IT Financial Management processes, methods and guidelines.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant internal financial planning, cost allocation and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation and improved data quality.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives related to IT financial and value management.

Stakeholder Support and Training

• Support IT planning managers, cost center managers, service owners and other stakeholders throughout the financial planning cycle.
• Prepare user documentation, guidelines and training material for IT Financial Management processes and tools.
• Support or gradually conduct training sessions and provide first-level functional support for SFinX and ITFM-related questions.
• Act as an interface between IT and Controlling for assigned financial topics.

Job Requirements

• Completed university degree (Bachelor/Master or equivalent), preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Business Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field.
• First practical experience in financial management, controlling, IT controlling, IT service management, corporate planning or a comparable area is desirable; relevant internships or working-student experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of business administration, budgeting, cost accounting and controlling, combined with a strong interest in IT cost structures, IT services and financial steering.
• Initial knowledge of SAP CO, ServiceNow, IT Financial Management or comparable financial and planning systems is beneficial.
• Very good skills in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and an affinity for working with financial data, reporting tools and digital processes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure, analyze and interpret financial and operational data.
• High level of accuracy, reliability and sense of responsibility when working with financial data.
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented working style with a willingness to continuously develop professional expertise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across IT, Controlling, Finance and other corporate functions.
• Good written and spoken English; German language skills are beneficial.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop towards broader responsibilities within IT Financial Management.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary (with yearly bonus of 15%) Opportunity for Future Growth and Advancement Meal allowance of 129 CZK / day Transport allowance of 100 CZK / day Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year Vacation allowance 10 000 CZK / year Christmas allowance 10 000 CZK / year 5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday 3 days of sick leave per year Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month Home office option and much more! As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful. We look forward to receiving your application! Reference code: 32021