🚀 EMEA Controlling Director (mwd)

Your mission

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Cost Management and Controlling
• Process Management and Efficiency
• Compliance

Conduct in-depth financial analyses to assess performance, identify trends and guide key decision-making. Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards providing timely and accurate insights to senior management. Seamless interaction with the Headquarters Controlling and Finance teams ensuring alignment with the needs of the EMEA President and supporting pricing KPIs and other strategic metrics.

Lead the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes for the EMEA sales entities in alignment with HQ requirements. Collaborate with operational, commercial teams and support functions (e.g. Product Management) to set and manage ambitious but realistic financial targets.

Oversee cost management processes, identifying opportunities to optimize and control expenses. Act as a partner to operational leaders to achieve financial goals through effective cost management strategies.

Identify, propose and lead initiatives to improve financial processes, harmonize reporting and drive efficiencies. Leverage automation and digital tools to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.

Ensure compliance and transparency in (financial) reporting.

Your profile

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Business; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
• A few years of relevant experience in international controlling and financial leadership in matrixed B2B or industrial environments
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost management across multiple countries or regions
• Proven track record as a strategic business partner to senior leadership translating financial insights into actionable decisions
• Skilled in process improvement, reporting harmonization and leveraging digital tools to drive efficiency
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and functions
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus

Why us

• With a 25% employer subsidy Silesia provides above-average support for company pension plans. Special conditions with Commerzbank and a subsidy for capital formation round out our attractive offer
• Good taste plays an important role: The food in the canteen is available at all times and is also subsidized by Silesia
• The convenient location, company-owned parking lot and an S-Bahn connection (Cologne / Düsseldorf) just a few minutes walk away ensure a stress-free start to the day. We support sustainable mobility with subsidies for job tickets and company bikes
• A healthy work-life balance is important to us: 30 days of vacation, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and special vacation days for events such as a move
• We support you with individual development opportunities
• Your health is important: regular company medical checkups
• Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Program

A positive working environment and a modern corporate culture are important to you. We are diverse and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/idea, disability, age or sexual identity. We also welcome dedicated career changers (m/f/d).

Contact

Ms Karen Ciemienga

Phone: 02137 /

E-Mail: About us

About us: Enjoying tasty foods is part of a successful day. Are you excited about the variety of flavors and possible uses in the food industry? Silesia is the right place for you. For over 110 years our mission has been to treat people to high-quality flavors and create lasting memories.

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills: Children Activity, Accounts Assistant Credit Control, Android, Apparel Merchandising, Franchise, Construction Equipment

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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