New Dream Car report complements ICV publication series

Demographic change is already having a noticeable impact on finance and controlling departments: vacancies remain unfilled, the average age in many teams is rising and, at the same time, the need for data- and AI-savvy skills is growing. The new DREAM-CAR report from the ICV 2025/2026 ideas workshop addresses precisely these developments.

The Internationaler Controller Verein e.V. (ICV) has published a practical guide entitled “Ensuring controlling excellence despite demographic challenges”, which shows how companies and controlling organizations can respond to these structural changes.

The focus is on three specific solutions:

1. use AI in controlling

This book examines areas of application, prerequisites, opportunities and limitations of the use of AI in controlling. It is not about abstract future scenarios, but about the question of how AI can help to keep controlling work efficient despite scarce human resources.

2. targeted use of human resources

Another focus is on the strategic development of employees and organizations. Topics covered include

• the attractiveness of the controller role,
• Strategic personnel planning,
• Skills development and further training and
• the possibilities of shared service centers abroad.

The book thus addresses key challenges faced by many companies that are already competing for qualified specialists.

3. rethink leadership and management

The third thematic block is dedicated to the interaction between different generations in the company. The concept of “generational leadership” is intended to enable constructive collaboration between different generations and also takes into account the integration of AI agents.

The combination of scientific classification, empirical data bases and concrete practical experience is particularly valuable. Companies such as ALBO Solutions, Beiersdorf, DATEV, Deutsche Telekom, Gerresheimer and TRUMPF provide insights into their approaches and experiences.

This volume is aimed at controllers and managers in finance organizations who are looking for guidance for the organizational and technical development of their departments. At the same time, the book also shows perspectives for personal development paths in controlling.

Book details

Ensuring controlling excellence despite demographic challenges
Counteracting this with artificial intelligence, personnel development and generational leadership

Publisher: Internationaler Controller Verein e.V. (ICV)

Authors: Prof. Dr. Ronald Gleich, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | Stefan Tobias, Horváth | Claudia Maron, DATEV | Guido Kleinhietpaß, Controller Akademie | Dr. Kim Louisa Dillenberger, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | Florian Breitinger, Berlin Institute for Population and Development | Dr. Markus Brenner, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | Dr. Ansgar Fahnenbruck, Hays | Torsten Graf, Gerresheimer | Dr. Lars Grünert, TRUMPF Markus Brenner, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | Gerald Fahnenbruck, Hays | Torsten Graf, Gerresheimer | Dr. Lars Grünert, TRUMPF | Dr. Ansgar Heidemann, Windhoff Group | Matthis Korn, Horváth | Jessica Kunzelmann, TRUMPF | Prof. Dr. Heimo Losbichler, FH Oberösterreich | Dirk Nees, FührungsMacher | Alban Osmani, ALBO Solutions | Dr. Harriet Reichstein-Scholz, Beiersdorf | Katja Steinert, Deutsche Telekom

Editor: Dr. Kim Louisa Dillenberger
ISBN: 978-3-648-19069-2

Language: German

order

• ICV members can obtain the book from the ICV Online Shop at the member price of 27,50 € incl. shipping .
• Non-members can order the title directly from Haufe publishing house to order.