Strategic Investment Controller (f/m/d)

ALDI aldi-hofer.com Open

Salzburg Mid-level Accounting

At a glance

Mid-level Accounting role at ALDI. Salzburg.

Pay not stated Accounting salary

RoleAccounting

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSalzburg

PostedSep 16, 2026

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Assess investment proposals by analyzing financial models and testing assumptions with benchmarks, scenarios and sensitivity checks
Build tools used internationally to track how strategic investments affect profitability over the long term
Help shape group-wide processes for controlling, planning and approving strategic investment initiatives
Prepare decision frameworks and investment reports for senior leaders, using discussions, written reports or presentations
Review data for international ad-hoc requests and coordinate with Group Controlling colleagues

What you bring

A completed university degree in finance, controlling, accounting or a related area
Several years of relevant experience, such as financial modelling and business cases, or auditing
Business-fluent English and strong communication skills for working with international teams
Proficiency with MS Office; VBA macros and SAP are additional advantages

Who this fits

This role suits someone with an analytical, detail-focused approach who can work independently and collaborate across an international team. The job is full-time and based in Salzburg, with remote work options available in Austria and abroad.

From the employer

PLACE OF WORK
Moserstraße 42, 5020 Salzburg

AREA OF EMPLOYMENT
Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time

SALARY
Gross annual salary starting from € 62.500*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

As soon as possible

How you’ll make your mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

You are responsible for analysing financial models to evaluate the success of investment initiatives
You will create investment steering tools applied internationally to assess long-term profitability impacts
As part of your role, you will use benchmarking, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to gain deeper insights into the quality of key inputs in investment tools helping the company to make well-informed and sound investment decisions
You’ll contribute to the development of group-wide concepts for controlling, planning and approval of strategic investment initiatives
You are responsible for developing structured decision-making frameworks for senior management, presented through verbal discussions, written reports, or PowerPoint presentations
In addition, you’ll prepare and further develop investment reports & concepts
Independently reviewing and preparing data for international ad-hoc requests, while working closely with other Group Controlling teams compliments your responsibilities

Your profile

The requirements of the role include:

You have completed a university degree in finance, controlling, accounting or a related field
You possess several years of experience and interest in areas such as financial modelling and business case creation. Alternatively, you have experience in auditing or similar fields
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential
You demonstrate a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
You show a structured and conscientious way of working
You combine a solution-oriented, collaborative mindset with a structured, and independent working style
You are open to work in an international team and environment, where alignments and communication are key
You are proficient in MS Office tools, knowledge of VBA macros and SAP is an advantage
You are business-fluent in the English language, German is a plus

A career that benefits You

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

Flexible working environment (Flexitime, remote work options within Austria and abroad, 6 weeks of annual leave)
Health & wellbeing support (Wellpass membership, mental health support, wellbeing initiatives)
Personal and professional development opportunities
International and collaborative working environment
Modern workplace and mobile devices to support flexible working
Restaurant, free fruit and beverages
Sustainable mobility support (Public transport subsidy and bike leasing)
Employee discounts across shopping, travel, sports and health services
Relocation support