Controller - SG&A (all genders)
Want your story to be part of our story?
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.
Controller - SG&A (all genders)
Please note that this position is based in Munich and follows our hybrid working model. Relocation support is not offered.
The following adventures await you at Schleich:
As Controller - SG&A & OPEX (all genders), you create transparency across our operating cost structures and support our business functions in making well-founded decisions. You analyze budgets, forecasts and variances, identify relevant cost drivers and actively contribute your insights to the further development of our international Controlling setup.
- You manage and analyze our operating costs, particularly in the area of SG&A and OPEX, and carry out plan-versus-actual as well as forecast analyses
- ou identify cost drivers, spending trends, risks and opportunities and derive ideas for optimization
- You support budget owners in better understanding and actively managing their cost development
- You monitor and validate intercompany cost charges and cost allocations across legal entities and business units
- You support the financial steering of shared service center activities and ensure transparency and consistency in the related reporting
- You monitor foreign exchange developments and analyze their impact on costs, planning and profitability
- You prepare regular management reports, variance analyses and presentations as a basis for well-founded decisions
- You support monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting and annual planning processes
- You act as a sparring partner for functions such as Marketing, Sales, IT and Finance as well as for leaders and budget owners
- You actively contribute to the further development of controlling processes, reports and performance management tools
Your story so far:
- You have a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a comparable qualification
- You bring first professional experience in Controlling, Finance, Accounting, Audit, Consulting or a comparable analytical role
- You have a strong interest in financial analysis, cost management and business performance
- You have a good understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and variance analyses
- You enjoy working with data and quickly identify the key drivers behind financial developments
- You work independently, take ownership of your topics and proactively drive initiatives forward
- You convince with strong analytical skills, a solution-oriented mindset and a pragmatic hands-on mentality
- You bring very good Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI systems such as SAP, Lucanet or Power BI is a plus
- You work in a structured and reliable way and bring a high level of accountability
- You communicate confidently in German and English, both written and spoken, enabling you to collaborate effectively in our international environment and local Controlling team
No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:
- Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
- Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
- We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
- Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
- Appetising. You will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month
- Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme
- You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
- Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
- Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful office in Munich
- And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours
Would you like to play a part in our story?
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Feline will be glad to assist you further: Feline.Wilkens@schleich-s.com

