Head of Business Planning and Controlling | Leitung Wirtschaftsplanung- und Controlling (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Niedersächsische Staatstheater Hannover GmbH is seeking a Head of Business Planning and Controlling to take overall responsibility for the theater's economic planning and financial oversight. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated Controlling team, manage annual budget processes, and execute mid-term financial planning, ensuring alignment across all departments. Key responsibilities include monthly internal reporting, variance analysis, quarterly stakeholder reporting, and conducting controlling discussions with management. The role involves optimizing HR and sales controlling, developing the financial information management system, and refining cost and performance accounting, including profitability and investment analysis. Candidates must possess a degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or Theater Management, coupled with significant professional and leadership experience in this domain, ideally within a cultural institution or a relevant industry setting. This is an attractive full-time, permanent position within a creative and dynamic cultural environment.