Head of Business Unit Controlling - OE and Industrial

Job description

Main Tasks Strategic Business Partner Act as a trusted financial co-pilot and strategic counterpart to Vice Presidents of Original Equipment and Industrial businesses Provide a holistic financial perspective integrating strategic, commercial, and operational drivers Proactively challenge and influence senior leadership decisions to ensure sustainable financial performance and value creation Drive business impact by linking financial steering to profitability, cash flow, and capital efficiency targets Drive entrepreneurial performance management using liquidity- and value-focused KPIs (e.g., NWC, FCF, ROCE) Lead and drive company-wide process optimization and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency Proactively design and improve financial processes in alignment with group standards, with strong focus on digitalization Build strong, trust-based relationships across a global and matrixed organization Financial Governance & Performance Own and ensure efficient financial processes, high data quality, and transparency Act as a forward-looking financial leader, delivering insightful KPI analysis, forecasts, and budgets to senior management Hold accountability for legal entity financial oversight, including: Financial performance and balance sheet reviews Profitability analysis by customer and product Costing, investment management, and capital allocation Financial, liquidity, and working capital planning, forecasting, and budgeting Risk Management & Controls Ensure implementation and continuous compliance with internal control systems and financial governance standards Translate financial requirements from Headquarters into an effective regional finance strategy Identify performance gaps, define corrective actions jointly with business leadership, and track financial impact Leadership & Organizational Impact Lead, develop, and inspire the Business Unit Controlling organization, ensuring high performance, engagement, and continuous capability building Build a strong talent pipeline through active coaching, development, and succession planning Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance discipline Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and promote a “one-team” mindset in a global matrix environment Act as a role model, driving transparency, trust, and constructive challenge across the organization Communicates clearly and fosters collaboration across functions and regions Demonstrates ownership, courage, and speed in decision-making Develops talent and strengthens internal capability Supports digitalization and continuous learning across the organization Leadership Expectations (MANN+HUMMEL Leadership Profile) Drive Entrepreneurship Future & Customer Centricity Your Profile Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field Experience Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in finance/controlling Proven leadership experience with direct people management responsibility Strong background in a global, matrixed, and multicultural organization Required Skills Strong financial acumen with proven financial performance management and reporting capabilities Advanced SAP expertise Strong analytical and business partnering skills Excellent communication and influencing capabilities Proven ability to drive performance and challenge senior stakeholders Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel Willingness to travel (approx. 10%) Preferred Skills Multilingual capabilities (e.g., English/Spanish, English/Portuguese, or English/German)