Support of department and unit heads in planning, forecasting, and ongoing cost control / cost optimization measures Financial reporting for departments and units, and preparation of variance analyses Competent contact person for all controlling matters for department and unit heads, as well as project managers Support for Local Accounting and Finance Accounting & Reporting based in Italy for quarterly and year-end closing, balance sheet, and tax returns Preparation of ad-hoc analyses Contact person for BRM regarding cost calculation and reporting for specific customer requirements Assist the unit head in preparing customer meetings and create corresponding reports Contact for the service pricing team regarding all primary cost-related questions Participation in projects and create special analyses on selected topics Support for Unit Heads and Technical Contacts in creating shopping carts and work closely with the purchasing department