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ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Your responsibilities:

• Kickoff, execute and successfully close projects which increase transparency on performance and cost of ZF Aftermarket Division;
• Lead projects as an enprepreur and take ownership for results;
• Develop and refine project management best practices and share insights with the PM Community Finance;
• Set up projects for success, including identification of talent to be staffed;
• Raise the bar to accelerate the digitalization initiatives within Finance;
• Support regions, business lines and functional areas when initiating new projects & improvement initiatives (e.g., regional finance programs);
• Take supporting roles in divisional and ZF Group projects in Finance area (e.g., M&A, restructuring evaluations and performance improvement initiatives);
• Detail out and quantify strategic business recommendations for Division/ Finance leadership which are being executed through programs & projects;
• Contribute to further conceptual development of Aftermarket Finance area (i.e., by developing financial steering concepts and KPIs, redesigning S&OP/ forecasting processes) in line with special requirements of the Aftermarket business and overall Finance strategy;
• Contribute to identify harmonization potentials and best practice approaches and to role to design and implement Finance process and method standards.

Your profile:

• Master degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration;
• Finance, performance management and / or Strategy background, with 5+ years of professional experience in relevant field (includes consulting & advisory);
• Demonstrated strong leadership and 3+ years project management experiences in projects & programs of significant size and business impact;
• Track record of contributing to digitalization projects within Finance;
• Ability to analyze and structure complex issues to quickly enter project execution phase;
• Capability to break down problems into solvable pieces;
• Certified in recognized PM standards (e.g. IPMA B /IPMA C, PMI PMP, SAFe);
• Intercultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Experienced in working in multinational setups managing the needs of various stakeholders within matrix organizations;
• Preferably deep knowledge of Automotive Aftermarket business model.

We offer:

• A culture where we embrace entrepreneurial accountability;
• Intensive, regular and high-quality training, coaching and mentoring sessions for personal development;
• The spirit of a team that is hungry to drive change at global scale;
• Exposure to the Executive Team (incl. CFO);
• An employment contract in a stable, global company;
• Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks;
• Hybrid system work and flexible working hours;
• Possibility of participation in private medical care (including dental care), Cafeteria system/Sport Card and life insurance;
• Annual bonus;
• Global Referral Program;
• Very good working atmosphere; working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks.

Be part of our ZF team as Junior Project Leader - Finance (m/f/d) and apply now!