Director Finance and Controlling Production (F/M/D)

Freudenberg Group•Aurora, IL
•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Director Finance and Controlling Production (F/M/D) to join our team. This role is responsible for the P&L, working capital, and liquidity management for a strategically important entity. The successful candidate will ensure the availability and analysis of data for sound decision-making, contribute to setting and driving the country/cluster strategy, and continuously monitor performance, evaluating risks and opportunities to ensure financial targets are met. This includes providing predictable plans and forecasts, ensuring local practices align with financial, legal, and guiding principles, leading the preparation of OP including simulations, and managing local and corporate projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive business controlling experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • At least 3 years of proven leadership experience, including team development and performance management.
  • Strong expertise in financial analysis, product costing, process modeling, and evaluating the impact of business decisions on key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of operational processes.

Nice To Haves

  • experience leveraging AI tools and technologies is a plus
  • Previous sales or commercial finance experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the P&L, working capital and liquidity management for an entity with high strategic relevance for FHCS
  • Ensure availability and analysis of all data/information necessary for sound decision making and contributes to setting and driving the country/cluster overall strategy
  • Continuously monitor the performance, evaluate risks and opportunities to ensure the country/cluster stays on track to deliver financial results, including Profit, WC and Cash
  • Provide predictable plans and forecasts for the region.
  • Ensure all local practices in the business unit are fully in line with financial, legal, and guiding principles
  • Lead preparation of OP incl. simulations with a holistic view on all aspects of the P&L, balance sheet and liquidity
  • Manage local and corporate projects

Benefits

  • performance-based bonus
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