Management Controller Resume:
Guide Expert & IA 2026

Aim for 1 page if you have under 5 years of experience, and 2 pages if you manage multi-entity scope or have 6+ years with complex achievements. Prioritize quantified bullets, tools, and scope over long task lists. A recruiter should spot your budget size, forecasting cadence, and key results within 30 seconds.

Use role-specific terms: FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, management reporting, cost controlling, and business partnering. Add tools like SAP CO, Power BI, and Advanced Excel. Include domain keywords relevant to the job (standard costing, OPEX, CAPEX, price/volume/mix, accruals) to align with ATS filtering and the hiring manager’s checklist.

Use ranges, percentages, or normalized metrics. Examples: “reduced forecast error from 9% to 6%”, “cut reporting cycle by 2 days”, “identified 3.2% OPEX savings”, or “managed 85 cost centers”. You can also describe impact on decision speed, governance, or process stability without revealing absolute revenue or margin figures.

It depends on the country and company practice. In the US, avoid photos; in the UK it is usually optional; in many EU markets it can be acceptable. If you include one, keep it professional and neutral. Your CV will be evaluated mainly on measurable finance outcomes, tools, and business partnering evidence.

Name your stakeholders (Sales, Supply Chain, Plant Manager, Procurement) and the decision you supported (pricing, promo ROI, make-or-buy, CAPEX approval). Add the cadence (monthly performance review, weekly trading) and the result (margin uplift, savings, reduced variance). This makes partnering concrete and interview-ready.

List tools you used recently and at a level you can explain: Excel (Power Query, PivotTables), Power BI (data model, DAX), ERP (SAP CO/FI, Oracle), and planning tools if applicable (Anaplan, Adaptive Planning). Mention how you used them (automation, dashboards, reconciliations) to prove operational competence.