Global Vice President Finance & Controlling / CFO - Business Unit Moulded Glass (m/w/d)

Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and the global partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetics industries. The Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of drug containment solutions including closures and accessories, as well as drug delivery systems, medical devices, and solutions for the healthcare sector. Its range of products and services includes, among others, digital solutions for therapy management, drug pumps, syringes, pens, autoinjectors, and inhalers, as well as vials, cartridges, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper, and syrup bottles. Gerresheimer ensures that medications reach patients safely and can be administered reliably. Gerresheimer supports its customers with comprehensive services along the value chain and by addressing the growing demand for greater sustainability. With more than 40 production sites in 16 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Gerresheimer has a worldwide presence and produces locally for regional markets. Together with Bormioli Pharma, the Group generated revenue of approximately €2.4 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 13,400 people.

Gerresheimer Moulded Glass GmbH has an international footprint with eight plants across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, producing a diversified product portfolio for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food and beverage industries.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded CFO with hands on mentality to lead the financial agenda of a globally operating Business Unit within a listed industrial group.

Partnering closely with the Business Unit CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and delivering sustainable value creation in a complex, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Value Creation

• Act as trusted advisor and sparring partner to the BU CEO on all financial and strategic matters
• Define and execute the financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives and shareholder expectations
• Lead strategic initiatives including portfolio optimization, investments, and growth programs
• Full ownership of M&A activities, from evaluation and execution to integration/separation

Performance & Financial Steering

• Drive transparency and performance management through robust KPI frameworks and business reviews
• Identify and deliver margin improvement, cost efficiency, and cash optimization initiatives

Financial Planning & Governance

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes
• Ensure high-quality reporting to Group and senior stakeholders
• Maintain strong governance, compliance, and internal control standards

Capital, Liquidity & External Interface

• Manage liquidity, cash flow, and capital structure within Group guidelines
• Engage with banks, investors, and financing partners to secure funding and optimize financial flexibility

Organization & Leadership

• Lead, develop, and transform an international finance organization
• Foster a high-performance culture and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Act as key interface to Group Finance, Executive Management, and external stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in an international industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in strategic finance, business partnering, and transformation
• Strong M&A experience and capital markets exposure is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to operate in complex, matrix organizations

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Decisive, resilient, and comfortable operating under ambiguity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at executive level
• High level of cultural awareness and international leadership capability

Reporting Line

• Reports to the CEO of the Business Unit (Global EVP BU)
• Functional reporting to the Group CFO

Other

• High willingness to travel
• Fluent German and English (negotiation level)

Why Join

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence the strategic direction and financial performance of a key Business Unit within a global organization.