IT Controller - TRATON R&D, Operational Excellence
About this role
TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further.
Together, we have the power to transform transportation. Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced IT Controller to take ownership of financial steering, planning, and governance across the R&D IT function. In this key role, you will act as a strategic partner to IT leadership, ensuring strong financial control, transparency, and structure in a complex international environment. You also have broader responsibility for the R&D Area, Operational Excellence.
The position reports to the Head of R&D Business Controlling and will be part of a team of 25 controllers. The position is part of the global Operational Excellence and Digital Engineering Solution team.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning & analysis for the R&D Area Operational Excellence, as well as operationally the IT organization
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
- Establish and maintain robust financial structures, models, and reporting frameworks
- Provide steering insights to support decision-making at the senior leadership level
- Monitor IT costs, investments, and business cases (CapEx / OpEx)
- Ensure alignment between IT strategy and financial targets
- Develop and improve cost control, allocation models, and KPIs
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and business units internationally
- Harmonize IT processes across the TRATON R&D Group ensuring elimination of waste
- Your Profile
- 7+ years of