EMEA Controlling Director (m/w/d)

Your mission

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Conduct in-depth financial analyses to assess performance, identify trends, and guide key decision-making
  • Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards, providing timely and accurate insights to senior management
  • Seamless interaction with the Headquarters’ Controlling and Finance teams, ensuring alignment with the needs of the EMEA President and supporting pricing, KPIs, and other strategic metrics
• Financial Planning and Budgeting in Alignment with HQ requirements
  • Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the EMEA sales entities
  • Collaborate with operational commercial teams and support functions (e.g. Product Management) to set and manage ambitious but realistic financial targets
• Cost Management and Controlling
  • Oversee cost management processes, identifying opportunities to optimize and control expenses
  • Act as a partner to operational leaders to achieve financial goals through effective cost management strategies
• Process Management and Efficiency
  • Identify, propose, and lead initiatives to improve financial processes, harmonize reporting, and drive efficiencies
  • Leverage automation and digital tools to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance and transparency in (financial) reporting

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business ; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
• A few years of relevant experience in international controlling and financial leadership in matrixed, B2B or industrial environments
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across multiple countries or regions
• Proven track record as a strategic business partner to senior leadership , translating financial insights into actionable decisions
• Skilled in process improvement, reporting harmonization, and leveraging digital tools to drive efficiency
• Excellent analytical and communication skills , with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and functions
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus

Why us?

• With a 25% employer subsidy , Silesia provides above-average support for company pension plans. Special conditions with Commerzbank and a subsidy for capital formation round out our attractive offer
• Good taste plays an important role: The food in the canteen is available at all times and is also subsidized by Silesia
• The convenient location, the company-owned parking lot, and an S-Bahn connection (Cologne/Düsseldorf) just a few minutes\' walk away ensure a stress-free start to the day. We ensure your sustainable mobility with subsidies for job tickets and company bikes
• A healthy work-life balance is important to us: That's why you'll have 30 days of vacation with us. We also give you Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off and grant special vacation days for special events , such as your move
• We support you with individual development opportunities
• Your health is important to us: That's why we offer regular company medical checkups
• You benefit from our comprehensive Corporate Benefits Program

Contact

Acquired a taste? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Ms Karen Ciemienga
Phone: 02137/
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