Senior Manager PMO & Investment Controlling

Henkel group • Bridgewater Township, NJ

87d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling, investment analysis, or PMO roles
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling and discounted cash flow analysis
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments
• Familiarity with incentive schemes and performance management frameworks
• Knowledge of corporate governance and investment approval processes

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Director PMO & Investment Controlling Americas and the Operations & Supply Chain Americas Leadership Team
• Prepare Monthly Management Reporting for AO KPIs, including monthly results and forecasts.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, including ad hoc analysis and insights.
• Drive initiatives to further increase operational excellence and financial transparency
• Ensure adherence to corporate standards
• Develop and maintain Business Plans and Discounted Cash Flow models for AO NAMX investment projects.
• Deliver strategic financial analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate CAPEX KP processes and documentation.
• Prepare quarterly updates for key investment projects, including Business Plan and DCF revisions.
• Conduct success analyses of completed investment projects.
• Identify and implement best practices for standardization and harmonization in investment controlling.
• Support the execution of the Management Operating Review framework.
• Coordinate monthly reporting and performance tracking of NAMX AO KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and KPI visibility.
• Manage the GBP/PD Incentive Scheme, including target setting, alignment, and communication in collaboration with HR.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees