Head of Group Business Controlling (f/m/x)

Would you like to play a key role in transforming financial performance insights into strategic business decisions? Group Business Controlling is a newly established (B-2) department within Group Controlling & Financial Performance Management. It brings together business-controlling expertise for assigned business areas across RBI AT Business Banking and the Group perimeter and serves as a central link between Business and Finance. In this leadership role, you will build and develop a team of about 9 people, create a transparent and forward-looking view of performance, and enable senior management to make well-informed strategic and financial decisions. You will have the opportunity to shape a new department, strengthen financial business partnering and make a visible contribution to RBI’s performance and transformation.

Your mission at RBI:

• Build, lead and develop Group Business Controlling and a team of about 9 people, creating clarity on priorities, responsibilities and quality standards while fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Establish the department as the primary Finance contact and trusted, independent sparring partner for assigned business areas across RBI AT Business Banking and the Group perimeter.
• Provide senior Business management with clear performance transparency, forward-looking insights and constructive challenge on profitability, risks, opportunities and strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the assigned business areas and facilitate structured performance dialogues based on consistent KPI frameworks, reliable reporting and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee portfolio analyses, profitability assessments and financial deep dives, and support initiatives relating to performance improvement, RWA and capital optimization, cost efficiency and resource allocation.
• Connect Business with relevant Finance functions, represent the department in performance discussions and strategic initiatives, and advance the standardization, automation and continuous improvement of controlling processes, methods, tools and data usage.

Your core competencies:

• A university or master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, technology or a comparable field.
• Leadership experience and strong expertise in business controlling, financial performance management, planning and forecasting, ideally gained in banking or financial services.
• Expert knowledge of profitability management, capital and RWA topics, financial KPI frameworks, management reporting and customer, product or portfolio analysis.
• A strong understanding of banking business models, products and financial performance drivers, paired with the ability to turn complex financial topics into clear business implications and recommendations.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and provide independent challenge at senior-management level, supported by strong analytical, communication, presentation and conflict-management skills.
• Advanced English skills; German is an advantage.
• You bring integrity, a collaborative and empowering leadership style, a strong focus on results and willingness to travel.

What's in it for you:

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria.
• Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Our teams thrive on collaboration and mutual respect.
• Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.
• Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances.
• Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a free public transport pass.
• Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.
• Competitive salary: In accordance with Austrian legal requirements, the minimum salary for this position is EUR 4.206,12 gross per month under the applicable Banking Collective Agreement. The actual salary is typically higher and will be determined individually based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the specific requirements of the role.

Application Deadline: Friday, 20. November 2026 (eob)

If you have questions regarding our application process, feel free to check out our FAQ or our page for international applicants.

Your contact:

Eva Haselbrunner
Talent Acquisition Team