Business Controller & EMEA Finance Lead (m/w/d)

TN Germany; Gernsheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the pigments industry seeks a Business Controller & EMEA Finance Lead in Gernsheim. The role involves building a finance function for the Surface Solutions business unit, providing financial analysis, and partnering with regional MDs. Candidates should have a strong finance background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in financial tools. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and human progress.

Qualifikationen

• 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling or Business Partnering roles.
• Previous experience in a mid-sized company is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Provide financial analysis and decision support for strategic and operational matters.
• Support MDs in the EMEA region with local finance topics.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Ausbildung

University Degree in Economics or Finance

MBA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

SAP FI/CO

BI

PowerPoint

ThinkCell

Jobbeschreibung

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Business Controller & EMEA Finance Lead (m/w/d), Gernsheim

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Client:

Merck

Location:

Gernsheim, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.05.2025

Expiry Date:

02.07.2025

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Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your role :

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Controller & Regional Finance Lead to join our Surface Solutions Finance Team.

The Surface Solutions business Unit, a mid-sized multinational leader in the pigments industry, is subject to a planned divestment to the company Global New Materials International (GNMI) as of summer 2025. GNMI is headquartered in China. Surface Solutions is planned to become a standalone business under GNMI ownership. In this context, a fully-fledged, dedicated Finance function for Surface Solutions needs to be build-up. For this function we are looking for a Business Controller. This role is subject to a transfer to GNMI with the business unit in August.

The successful candidate is a trusted, critical Finance Business Partner to the Surface Solutions Business providing relevant financial analysis, recommendation and decision support on a wide scope of strategic and operational matters. Additionally, the candidate will support the MDs in the EMEA region as the Key Finance Partner, covering local finance topics across four countries, interacting with other finance teams and shared service center.

The ideal candidate will have a strong finance background and act as a trusted business partner to the Surface Business, leading global forecasting processes and driving efficiency. They will provide insightful management reporting and performance analysis to support strategic decisions and resource allocation. The candidate will conduct Capex investment analysis, ensure accurate setup and maintenance of cost structures in ERP systems across EMEA, and support month-end and year-end closing activities. As the Regional Finance Lead for EMEA, they will collaborate closely with Managing Directors, offering financial guidance on a wide range of local topics including payment approvals and liquidity planning

Who you are :

• University Degree in Economics or Finance (MBA or equivalent is preferred) with 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in Business Controlling or Business Partnering roles
• Previous experience in a mid-sized company is highly desirable
• Mastery in MS Excel, and SAP FI/CO (as a user) & BI, PowerPoint / ThinkCell
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different regions, cultures and functions.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, combined with the willingness to implement.
• Pragmatic, hands on mentality and a positive "can do" attitude with high commitment to the team and the tasks.
• Resilient, able to manage multiple tasks under time pressure while keeping deadlines & high accuracy.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); German is a plus.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!