Business Controller – Research & Development (m/f/d)

Your mission

PTV Logistics is looking for an experienced Business Controller (m/f/d) to take ownership of controlling for our Research & Development organization. As a trusted finance business partner, you bridge finance and technical operations, turning complex data into strategic recommendations that guide engineering and product leadership. Your role spans:

• You take full end-to-end ownership of business controlling for R&D, acting as the primary finance contact and strategic advisor for Software Engineering and Product Management leadership.
• You design and implement operational KPIs together with engineering and product stakeholders, covering development velocity, resource utilization, and product profitability.
• You lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for R&D, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across products, features, and technical debt initiatives.
• You critically challenge R&D investments through rigorous cost-benefit analyses of new product development, feature enhancements, and technology infrastructure.
• You develop financial models for the capitalization of software development costs in line with accounting standards, ensuring accurate project cost tracking.
• You drive monthly performance reviews with engineering and product leaders, delivering variance analyses and actionable recommendations while championing continuous improvement in R&D financial planning.

Your profile

• You bring at least 5 years of hands-on controlling experience with exposure to R&D; SaaS experience is a plus.
• You have a deep understanding of R&D financial management, including software capitalization rules, project accounting, and technology cost structures.
• You have a proven track record as a finance business partner in technical environments, communicating effectively with engineering and product teams.
• You are skilled in financial modeling and data analysis, with a strong command of Excel and BI tools such as Power BI or Qlik.
• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field; certifications such as CMA, CPA, or CIMA are a plus.
• You combine a strategic mindset with attention to detail, strong English language skills, and a willingness to travel regularly to collaborate across locations.

Why us?

Here you can find our values and benefits: https://www.ptvlogistics.com/en/about-ptv-logistics/careers/benefits

Further information

Contact Person

Magdalena Riffault
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

About us

PTV Logistics - a leading global software company for transportation logistics!
We calculate and optimize route planning for logistics companies with record-breaking algorithms to maximize time and cost savings. With more than 40 years of experience, we help to put theory into practice!
Interested? Then take a look at our website: https://www.ptvlogistics.com/en