Finance/Controlling Business Partner R&D – Global Career Development Opportunity (m/f/d)
Introduction
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork. At Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft (HEG) in Kaufering, our research and development teams turn industry leading ideas into real solutions. As one of Hilti’s core innovation centers, HEG focuses developing the products of tomorrow, we work on our products from the preliminary development of our construction chemicals, electronics, software, and engines to series production readiness, testing them in laboratories and on test fields. Working here means contributing to technologies that shape construction globally, supported by a culture built on precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. From the pre-development of our own motors, electronics and firmware, to series-maturity - our intelligent mechatronic systems come from our own research and development laboratories. Discover what makes Hilti unique by watching our image film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fNsGi3vvFE
Tasks
Understand the business. Drive performance. Shape the future.
In this role, you will support our Research & Development organization as a strategic sparring partner, helping to turn innovative ideas into successful solutions. By combining strong business acumen, financial expertise, and effective stakeholder management, you will create transparency, identify opportunities, and contribute to the successful execution of our corporate strategy. This position is designed as a development opportunity. Following successful development over approximately three years, it offers attractive career prospects in more senior roles within Hilti’s international organization.
Provide strategic business partnering to the R&D business areas within Electronic Tools & Accessories
Act as a trusted sparring partner to senior management on strategic and financial matters
Create transparency around business performance and critically challenge the status quo
Define and implement initiatives that support the achievement of the company’s strategy
Prepare sound decision-making materials for management and support strategic decision-making processes
Initiate and steer activities that foster innovation, product differentiation, and profitable growth
Take ownership of performance management processes and drive their continuous improvement
Build a strong international network through close collaboration with the Global Head of Business Development & Finance
Profile
+ 5 years of professional experience in finance business partnering or in the strategic management of a business area within an international environment
A successfully completed degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field, ideally complemented by an MBA
Strong entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to translate financial insights into clear recommendations and tangible business results
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a passion for acting as a trusted sparring partner at all levels of the organization
A global mindset combined with strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to set clear priorities
High learning agility, ambition, and motivation to take ownership and continuously develop
Experience in leading and managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
Excellent English skills; additional languages are an advantage
Proficiency in SAP CO/FI and advanced Excel skills
Willingness to relocate internationally in the medium term to take on a more senior specialist or leadership role within Hilti’s global organization
We offer
What’s In It for You
We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we´ll support you in shaping your individual career path. In addition, some of our benefits include:
Internal mentoring program
In-house fitness area with training courses
Flexible working arrangements
Mobile working (up to 50% of the monthly working hours)
Sabbatical options
Subsidised company bike
Subsidised monthly and annual public transport passes
Free charging pole for electric cars
Employer-financed pension scheme
Childcare subsidies
Summer holiday childcare options
Two paid impact days to contribute to society and the environment
Additional benefits:
Support in relocating and finding accommodation
Tax advisory support
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus, you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture. Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.
Additional Information
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbh I Miriam Fries I Human Resources Should you encounter technical problems during your application, please contact mycareer-techsupport@hilti.com .