Our team in Essen currently has an opening for a Corporate Controller (m/f/d)
YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Aspects:
- Management Reporting and
Presentations
- Budgeting
- Strategic and operational
Performance Monitoring
- Ad-hoc Analysis
- Process Improvements
- Stakeholder Management
Your Tasks:
- Generate timely, accurate, and
insightful management reports for senior leadership
- Preparation and coordination of company-wide budget planning
- Monitoring financial KPIs and variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities of improvement
- Create and maintain financial models to support financial planning and operational business decisions, including investment analysis and profitability assessments.
- Analysis-driven support for strategic projects in Controlling and beyond.
- Reflecting on existing processes and drive continuous improvement measures
Generate timely, accurate, and
insightful management reports for senior leadership
Monitor financial KPIs and
variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for improvement
Create and maintain financial
models to support financial planning and operational business decisions,
including investment analysis and profitability assessments
Support quarterly
closing/auditing process with special focus on business planning and impairment
testing
Drive and continuously improve
annual budgeting process
Cost
Control and Optimization:
Monitor and control operational
costs of corporate center and business service functions, recommending and
implementing cost-saving initiatives
Support functional management
teams in achieving their objectives and the successful implementation of key
projects
Identify and assess risks related
to cost control and financial operations, developing risk mitigation strategiesGenerate timely, accurate, and
insightful management reports for senior leadership
Monitor financial KPIs and
variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for improvement
Create and maintain financial
models to support financial planning and operational business decisions,
including investment analysis and profitability assessments
Support quarterly
closing/auditing process with special focus on business planning and impairment
testing
Drive and continuously improve
annual budgeting process
Cost
Control and Optimization:
Monitor and control operational
costs of corporate center and business service functions, recommending and
implementing cost-saving initiatives
Support functional management
teams in achieving their objectives and the successful implementation of key
projects
Identify and assess risks related
to cost control and financial operations, developing risk mitigation strategiesGenerate timely, accurate, and
insightful management reports for senior leadership
Monitor financial KPIs and
variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for improvement
Create and maintain financial
models to support financial planning and operational business decisions,
including investment analysis and profitability assessments
Support quarterly
closing/auditing process with special focus on business planning and impairment
testing
Drive and continuously improve
annual budgeting process
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Economics (focus Controlling) or a similar level
of education
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in global Controlling / FP&A function of a multinational company
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pro-active, solution-oriented attitude
- IT savvy with excellent skills in MS Excel/Powerpoint
- Preferably experience with Oracle Hyperion
Financial Management and SAP
- Good communication and presentation skills, fluent in English (verbally and in writing)
Generate timely, accurate, and
insightful management reports for senior leadership
Monitor financial KPIs and
variances, identifying areas of concern or opportunities for improvement
Create and maintain financial
models to support financial planning and operational business decisions,
including investment analysis and profitability assessments
Support quarterly
closing/auditing process with special focus on business planning and impairment
testing
Drive and continuously improve
annual budgeting process Bachelor or Master’s degree with
a finance focus or a similar level of education.
5-10 years of relevant experience
in global Controlling / FP&A function of a multinational company
Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills with a pro-active, solution-oriented attitude
Hands-on mentality, having the
ability to see the big picture and willing to deal with details where required
Ability to motivate, coach and
develop team and to work collaboratively with cross-functional and
international teams
Resourceful and able to work in a
dynamic environment covering multiple challenges under tight timelines
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, fluent in English (verbally and in writing)Bachelor or Master’s degree with
a finance focus or a similar level of education.
5-10 years of relevant experience
in global Controlling / FP&A function of a multinational company
Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills with a pro-active, solution-oriented attitude
Hands-on mentality, having the
ability to see the big picture and willing to deal with details where required
Ability to motivate, coach and
develop team and to work collaboratively with cross-functional and
international teams
Resourceful and able to work in a
dynamic environment covering multiple challenges under tight timelines
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, fluent in English (verbally and in writing)Bachelor or Master’s degree with a finance focus or a similar level of education.
5-10 years of relevant experience in global Controlling / FP&A function of a multinational company
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pro-active, solution-oriented attitude
Hands-on mentality, having the ability to see the big picture and willing to deal with details where required
Ability to motivate, coach and develop team and to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams
Resourceful and able to work in a dynamic environment covering multiple challenges under tight timelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English (verbally and in writing)Bachelor or Master’s degree with a finance focus or a similar level of education.
5-10 years of relevant experience in global Controlling / FP&A function of a multinational company
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pro-active, solution-oriented attitude
Hands-on mentality, having the ability to see the big picture and willing to deal with details where required
Ability to motivate, coach and develop team and to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams
Resourceful and able to work in a dynamic environment covering multiple challenges under tight timelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English (verbally and in writing)Bachelor or Master’s degree with a finance focus or a similar level of education.
5-10 years of relevant experience in global Controlling / FP&A function of a multinational company
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pro-active, solution-oriented attitude
Hands-on mentality, having the ability to see the big picture and willing to deal with details where required
Ability to motivate, coach and develop team and to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams
Resourceful and able to work in a dynamic environment covering multiple challenges under tight timelines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English (verbally and in writing)
OUR OFFER
- Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure
working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution
industry and DAX listed company
- Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime
account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your
professional and private life can be combined even better
- Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to
a quick start
- A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a
Christmas bonus, awaits you
- Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
- Benefit from free employee parking and convenient transport connections
- Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an
award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee
varieties
- Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our
preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30
relaxing days of holiday per year
- Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at
the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
INTERESTED?
We look forward receiving your application.
Patrice Egoumé
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.