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

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.