Senior Business Controller EMEA (m/w/d)

EMEA Controlling Director (m/w/d)

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Responsibilities

• 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, identify opportunities to optimize and control expenses, and act as a partner to operational leaders to achieve financial goals
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Food in the canteen is available at all times and is also subsidised 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 support sustainable mobility with subsidies for job tickets and company bikes
• A healthy work‑life balance: 30 days of vacation, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and special vacation days for special events such as your move
• Individual development opportunities and regular company medical check‑ups
• Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Program

Contact

Ms Karen Ciemienga
Phone: 02137/784‑2178
E‑Mail:

Location

Neuss, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany

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