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Controlling

What is Controlling? Definition and meaning

Controlling stands for planning, management and monitoring. It is an instrument responsible for the monitoring of the company’s operational performance process. Important information is compiled and analysed in the process. This information is particularly important for company management in order to make decisions. A distinction is made between two types: operational controlling and strategic controlling.

Operational controlling is responsible for the economic efficiency of a company and monitors its finances. Strategic controlling analyses the market so as to respond more quickly to supply and demand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between operational and strategic controlling?
Operational controlling monitors the profitability and finances of a company. Strategic controlling analyses the market in order to respond more quickly to supply and demand.
What are the tasks of controlling?
Controlling plans, manages and monitors the operational performance process. It compiles and analyses key information so that company management can make well-founded decisions.
How does controlling work in a project?
The project controlling from projectfacts applies planning, management and monitoring to individual projects and makes deviations in time and costs visible.