- Hours
- Full-time
- Where
- Uvalde, TX
- Posted
- 5 days ago
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The R&D Controlling Analyst is responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and controlling activities supporting the US R&D organization across Uvalde, TX; Auburn Hills, MI; and Fort Mill, SC. The position is based in Uvalde, Texas, where the analyst serves as the on-site financial partner to the local R&D team, while also providing Controlling support to the R&D teams in Auburn Hills and Fort Mill.
The role operates as an integral member of the global R&D Controlling organization, requiring close and regular collaboration with R&D Controlling colleagues in Germany.
What you'd do
- Serve as the on-site Controlling partner for the Uvalde Proving Grounds team, maintaining close collaboration with site leadership and operational colleagues.
- Provide Controlling support to the R&D teams in Auburn Hills and Fort Mill, ensuring consistent financial transparency and support across the US R&D organization.
- Build strong working relationships with R&D colleagues across all three U.S. locations.
- Understand R&D activities and translate operational developments and decisions into their financial impact.
- Support R&D teams with budgeting, forecasting, cost management, headcount planning, financial analysis, and decision support.
- Provide transparency regarding financial performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Challenge assumptions constructively and support R&D colleagues in identifying financially sound solutions.
- Ensure alignment between financial data and operational reality across the supported R&D locations.Global Collaboration
- Operate as an active member of the global R&D Controlling team.
- Work closely and regularly with R&D Controlling colleagues in Germany as part of the same global organization.
What they want
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
- 2-5+ years of relevant experience in Controlling, Accounting, FP&A, or Finance
- Prior Accounting experience
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, cost controlling, and financial reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable working as part of a global R&D Controlling team, including close collaboration with colleagues in Germany and some flexibility for time-zone differences.
- Ability to work regularly on-site in Uvalde, TX, while supporting R&D teams in Auburn Hills, MI, and Fort Mill, SC, with periodic travel as needed.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support and for internal candidates or for those individuals who hold existing valid employment visas.
About Continental · Finance
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers.