Financial Controller – Performance Controlling (m/f/d)

GEA Farm Technologies GmbH; Bönen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Training and development

International work environment

Bike leasing (JobRad)

Job summary

GEA is seeking a Finance Business Partner for the Nordic region to provide financial oversight and strategic partnering for Farm Technologies Nordics. The role covers forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across multiple countries in a global group.

You will work closely with local leadership, drive month-end closings under IFRS, and contribute to cross-functional projects and process improvements in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in business/finance or related field.
• Several years in Financial Controlling, FP&A or Commercial Finance in an international setting.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
• Proven ability to analyze KPIs and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Solid knowledge of month-end closing, management reporting and IFRS.
• Experience with SAP and BI/reporting tools (Power BI, SAC).
• Advanced Excel skills and confident PowerPoint use.
• Business-fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controlling and FP&A for GEA Farm Technologies Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland).
• Partner with local Managing Directors and management teams.
• Analyze sales, earnings and cost development; provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Financial Controlling

FP&A

Forecasting

Budgeting

IFRS

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAC

Job description

GEA is one of the world’s largest system suppliers for the food, beverage[1] and pharmaceutical industries. The technology group, founded in 1881 and operating internationally, focuses on machinery and equipment as well as sophisticated process technology, components and comprehensive service offerings. With more than 18,000 employees, GEA generated sales of around EUR 5.4 billion in fiscal year 2024 in over 150 countries.

Finance Business Partner for the Nordic region

• Financial oversight and controlling of GEA Farm Technologies Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland)

• Trusted sparring partner for local Managing Directors and the management team

• Analysis of sales, earnings and cost development, and clear, actionable recommendations based on it

• Support for the local organization in meeting its financial targets

• Running and coordinating the forecast, budget and planning processes

Month-end closing and reporting

• Active involvement in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings under IFRS

• Analysis of and commentary on financial performance, and preparation of management reports

• Ensuring high data quality and transparency in reporting

• Balance sheet and P&L analyses in close cooperation with local finance teams and the Shared Service Center

Divisional Performance Controlling

• Contribution to performance management and steering topics across the Farm Technologies Division

• Preparation of ad-hoc analyses, business cases and management presentations

• Further development of reporting, forecasting and controlling tools

• Support for international projects that standardize and optimize finance processes

• Participation in cross-functional initiatives on performance management, digitalization and transparency

Must-have Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field

• Several years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A or Commercial Finance within an international environment

• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management

• Proven experience in analyzing financial KPIs and translating insights into business recommendations

• Solid knowledge of month-end closing, management reporting and IFRS

• Experience with SAP and BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SAC)

• Advanced Excel skills and confident use of PowerPoint

• Business-fluent English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or business units

• Knowledge of Danish GAAP or other Nordic accounting standards

• Danish language skills

Personal Competencies

• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to communicate financial topics to non-finance audiences and senior management

• Independent, structured and proactive working style

• Hands-on mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Comfortable working in an international and matrix organization

What we offer

• A varied and responsible role with high international visibility

• Direct cooperation with local Managing Directors and management teams in the Nordic region

• Involvement in strategic and operational finance topics within a global group

• Pay under the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry in North Rhine-Westphalia (IG Metall NRW)

• 30 days of annual leave

• Individual training and development opportunities

• A collaborative, international working environment

• Bike leasing (JobRad), Corporate Benefits and other health and social benefits

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualification are welcome and will be given preferential consideration.