Vice President, Head of Corporate Controlling (m/f/d)

Symrise AG; Holzminden; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as the Head of Corporate Controlling, where you will drive financial transparency and performance across global operations. In this strategic leadership role, you will shape financial goals and enhance the capabilities of the Corporate Controlling team. Your expertise in strategic financial planning, investment governance, and risk management will be pivotal in guiding the organization towards its long-term objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. Embark on a rewarding journey that contributes to the health and well-being of consumers worldwide.

Leistungen

Open and transparent culture

Career development opportunities

Health and well-being focus

International work environment

Qualifikationen

• Extensive leadership experience in corporate controlling or group finance.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning and performance management.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of the Group's planning and performance framework.
• Continuously monitor and analyze business performance and profitability.
• Prepare and provide reports to the Executive and Supervisory Board.

Kenntnisse

Strategic Financial Planning

Performance Management

Investment Planning

Financial Governance

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance

Advanced qualifications (CPA, CMA, MBA)

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

BI Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise - always inspiring more…

Your Role

The Head of Corporate Controlling will play a key leadership role within Symrise's Corporate Finance Leadership Team, serving as a strategic partner and financial steward responsible for shaping the controlling landscape across the organization. This includes driving financial transparency, managing performance and efficiency processes and enabling data-driven decision making across all business units, functions and geographies.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will contribute directly to the definition of short, medium and long-term financial goals for the Symrise Group, while driving the tools, structures and standards needed to support a modern and high-performing global Finance organization. As a trusted advisor on all matters relating to the Group's performance, investment planning, financial governance and risk/opportunities management, you will interact closely with the Symrise Executive Board.

As a leader, you will actively shape the structure and capabilities of the Corporate Controlling team globally. This includes mentoring and developing talent, establishing succession plans and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and performance across the Finance function.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of the Group's planning and performance framework, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes across all parts of the business
• Work closely with business areas as well as the regional organizations and central functions to orchestrate a cohesive approach to resource allocation, target-setting, and scenario analysis
• Continuously monitor and analyze business performance, evaluating sales and cost developments across segments, divisions and business units identifying efficiency levers, and developing actionable insights to improve profitability
• Responsible for enhancing the KPI framework and ensuring consistent application throughout the Group/Financial organization
• Oversee the global cash-flow development and CapEx budget, introduce robust investment controlling standards, and provide financial leadership on M&A activities, including the management of due diligence processes and post-merger integrations to optimize investment and capital allocation
• Ensure operational excellence and improvements in controlling processes, reporting systems, and financial workflows to support both internal management needs and external reporting obligations
• Prepare and provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Executive as well as the Supervisory Board.
• Lead the consolidation of risk and opportunities management processes for Symrise and provide related reporting to different stakeholders within the Group

About You

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Controlling, or a related field; advanced qualifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred
• Extensive leadership experience in corporate controlling or group finance within a multinational, matrixed environment
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, performance management, and business partnering
• Strong controlling experience across commercial, production, R&D and G&A functions
• Experience in investment planning, CapEx governance, and financial due diligence for M&A transactions
• Deep expertise in planning and reporting processes under IFRS; knowledge of HGB and international tax structures is an advantage
• Solid understanding of customer and product costing methodologies; experience in the fragrance and/or flavor industry is a plus
• Familiarity with BI systems and financial consolidation tools; Hyperion Financial Management is preferred
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and German; knowledge of French is highly desirable

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in an international setting
• Comfortable navigating change and championing innovation in financial processes and tools
• Strong personal integrity, goal orientation, and the ability to set clear priorities in a dynamic environment
• High degree of discretion and organizational sensitivity in managing cross-functional collaboration

Our Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.