To manage and control royalty reporting, post-sales financial operations, and ensure compliance with contractual and tax obligations related to third-party licensing.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Royalty Management:
• Oversee the accurate calculation and timely reporting of royalties to licensors including pre/post netting calculations and verifications.
• Coordinate with legal and commercial teams to ensure contract terms are reflected in royalty processes.
• Maintain audit trails and support internal/external audits.
• Ensure monthly accrual of Royalties and maintain forecasted spending.
• Post-Sales & Quality Financial Control:
• Ensure monthly accrual of warranty costs.
• Monitor and reconcile warranty provisions on the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Track and analyze repair costs and failure rates to identify trends and cost drivers.
• Support business in responding to customer requests (in case of epidemic failures or unusually high repair activity)
• Controlling & Reporting:
• Participate in monthly closings and reforecasting cycles
• Supervise and manage cash flows associated with warranties and royalties, ensuring payments are made according to agreed terms
• Contribute to product cost closing processes.
• Collaborate with global controlling teams on variance analysis and reporting templates.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Work closely with finance, legal, sourcing, and operations teams across regions.
• Act as a liaison for external partners and internal stakeholders on royalty audits (Reported quantities, forecasted volumes, …).
• Legal: carefully examine warranty and license agreements to ensure financial compliance and accuracy of contractual terms

Profile

Required Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong background in financial controlling, ideally with exposure to royalty or licensing models.
• Experience with ERP systems and invoice processing workflows.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in computer tools and financial management software.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working model (with Onsite model during the onboarding period).
• A good opportunity for your professional growth.