Head of Business Analysis

Job Highlights

• Global responsibility for business unit (BU) financial topics and processes like Target, Forecast, Actual reporting, Business Reviews, SG&A costs, etc. Perform variance analysis and derive actionable recommendations.
• Preparation of BU related information, analysis and planing as integral part of decision making
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Management, Sales&Marketing, Supply Chain, Group Functions). Support strategic projects through comprehensive financial analyses.
• Process Optimization for controlling and reporting. Continuously improve planning and analysis processes.
• Reporting: Ensure a transparent and consistent data basis for internal and external stakeholders.

Experience and Skills

• Succesfully completeted MBA, MSc or equivalent in management experience 
• More than 5 years of experience in controlling, business analysis or finance leadership required
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, reporting, and analysis
• Personal Skills: Excellent analytical abilities and strategic thinking. Strong communication and presentation skills. Leadership experience with ability to motivate and develop teams
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Contract Type: Regular  

Who we are

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees.

Be part of it

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Please address your application including your certificates to the Recruiting Team.