Controlling Planning & Forecasting Specialist (m/f/d)

[Internal Opportunity]   Controlling Planning & Forecasting Specialist (m/f/d)

Company: Hager Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager Group? An opportunity has just come up within the Controlling department. What if this was your chance to explore a new field, grow your skills, and thrive in a new role? Dare to apply and join your new team.

We are currently looking for our futureControlling Planning & Forecasting Specialist (m/f/d)based in Blieskastel or Obernai for a permanent contract.

As a Controlling Planning & Forecasting Specialist (m/f/d), you will contribute to the annual target setting process and run monthly forecasting cycles, while developing innovative forecasting methodologies, tools, and analytics capabilities. By combining financial expertise, data-driven thinking, and digital solutions, you will help improve forecast accuracy and enable better business decisions.

Your mission

• Develop and continuously improve forecasting methodologies and simulation tools, primarily within SAP Analytics Cloud, leveraging data-driven and machine-based forecasting approaches.
• Contribute to the definition, coordination, and execution of annual target-setting and monthly forecasting processes, ensuring timely delivery of key inputs and outputs.
• Run forecasting simulations, perform plausibility and consistency checks, and support management reviews with Controlling leadership and CFO.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospective analyses, comparing forecasted versus actual business performance and proposing enhancements to increase forecasting accuracy.
• Support the evolution of Hager’s forecasting strategy by identifying and implementing concrete actions, tools, and processes that strengthen our future steering model.

Your profile

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in different areas of Controlling within an international environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of Profit & Loss statement, business drivers, forecasting techniques, and financial performance management.
• Advanced Excel skills and ideally hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC); strong affinity for digital tools and data-driven solutions.
• Fluent English (C1); additional knowledge of German or French is considered a plus.

Interested in joining a team of passionate experts?

To learn more, contact Alexis KOPP, the manager of this amazing team straight away.

They can’t wait to share their expertise and take on new challenges together with you.

Be bold, the power of internal mobility is in your hands: once your application has been submitted our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the Hiring Manager and the HRBP of your future position. 

All employees who meet the requirements for the position can apply. Severely disabled applicants are given special consideration if they are equally suitable. Please send your application to the responsible HR department, if possible please use our group-wide applicant management system. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your application or your request will be treated confidentially.

Friederike Herrmann
HRBP

(Validity of notice: 31.07.2026 - 14.08.2026)