Finance Manager HBS DACH (m/f/d)

Wicona is one of the leading suppliers of aluminium windows, doors and façade systems in Europe. We are owned by the Norwegian group Hydro, which is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the entire value chain. Hydro is the only 360° company in the global aluminium industry, with operations in 40 countries all over the world. By combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D, our 35,000 employees create innovative aluminium solutions throughout the value chain.

Finance Manager HBS DACH (m/f/d)

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

About the Role

As Financial Manager DACH, you will lead the reporting and controlling for all entities associated with Hydro Building Systems DACH. This is a high-impact, senior role where you will shape financial performance, ensure strong governance, and function as a strategic business partner to local leadership. This role will be reports into the Finance Director North Region, covering DACH, Nordic, Benelux, and UK.

What we offer you

• A high-impact finance leadership role with visibility.
• Opportunities for career growth across Europe and globally.

What you will be doing

• Lead monthly closing, consolidation, and reporting activities.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and HGB.
• Supporting and contributing to continuously improved financial reporting processes as well as business planning
• Owning the monthly closing: such as consolidation, error checking and solving, monthly report preparation etc

Business Partnering

• Provide insights that influence strategic and operational decisions.
• Being the dedicated business partner for all DACH entities
• Supporting the business in developing and implementing effective benchmarking, training, and deployment of new ways of working, with focus on SG&A

Performance Management & Working Capital

• Drive rigorous financial analysis and cost/investment control.
• Lead working capital management and credit policy.

Control, Compliance & Internal Governance

• Own internal control procedures and ensure strong governance.

Projects, ERP & Transformation

• Contribute to ERP rollouts, integrations, and digital transformation.
• Participation and/or leading projects, at plants and/or business unit
• Direct report of 2 team leaders, covering controlling and credit management, with a total responsibility of 14 employees.
• Collaborate with various teams and business units.
• Be an active part of the finance and strategy team andsupport the team with other taskswhen needed.

What will make you successful?

• Degree in Finance or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong analytical skills, initiative-taking mindset, and excellent communication.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, HFM is a plus.
• Well-developed ability to express oneself both verbally and in writing is required with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently.
• A positive person with high integrity and can-do approach as well as ability to prioritise and execute.
• A curious mindset with willingness to learn and develop oneself as well as others
• A structured way of working and a strong drive to deliver results with precision and quality.
• A strong ability for independent work as the tasks and changing environment requires flexibility.
• Be an active and collaborative part of the team, which is multi location based.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 31/05/2026

Posted on: 23 Mar 2026

Location: Ulm, DE, 89077

Department: Finance DACH

Business Area: Hydro Extrusions(EXSO)

Legal Entity: Hydro Building Systems Germany GmbH