Head of BI, Data Governance & Digital Transformation (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, Controlling and Development

Henkel Ltda; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Work from anywhere up to 30 days/year

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Pension plan

MEGA health insurance

CareFlex supplementary insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike & Job-t

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Job

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Job summary

Henkel Ltda in Germany seeks Head of BI, Data Governance & Digital Transformation to lead a 3-person Finance IT BI team and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across international stakeholders.

You will shape the SAP BPC platform, establish data governance standards, drive data-driven analytics, and partner with senior leaders to modernize reporting, planning, and forecasting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or BI & Analytics.
• 7+ years of professional experience in finance, controlling and BI, incl. BI solutions; consulting a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management in cross-functional, international teams.
• Strong BI expertise: SAP BPC, SEM-BCS, Power BI, Power Query, Dataflows, tabular data models.
• Translate complex data into clear strategic insights and decisions.
• Analytical mindset with hands-on, results-driven approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of processes and new solutions for Henkel's global Finance community.
• Shape the future of Finance analytics and define the roadmap for analytics capabilities.
• Own and enhance SAP BPC across the organization for reporting, planning, and forecasting.
• Establish data governance standards, policies, and controls across the finance organization.
• Identify areas impacting Henkel's future digital capabilities and drive initiatives.
• Prepare executive analyses and decision briefings for senior leadership as trusted advisor.

Skills

Finance leadership

BI platforms

SAP BPC

Power BI

Data governance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP BPC

SAP SEM-BCS

Power BI

Power Query

Dataflows

Tabular data models

Job description

Head of BI, Data Governance & Digital Transformation (d/f/m)

Controlling and Development Finance IT Germany Full Time Regular

Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing international Finance / BI team of 3 people, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement Lead digital transformation initiatives across Henkel, influencing senior stakeholders, and embedding a forward-thinking, agile mindset across the organization.

What you´ll do

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by optimizing existing processes and implementing new solutions for Henkel's global Finance community
• Shape the future of Finance analytics by driving data-driven decision-making, fostering BI adoption, and defining the roadmap for future analytical capabilities
• Own and continuously enhance Henkel’s global SAP BPC application, enabling financial reporting, planning, and forecasting processes across the organization
• Establish and drive data governance standards, policies, and controls across Henkel’s finance organization and partner with international and cross-divisional stakeholders
• Identify and address strategically relevant areas impacting Henkel's future digital capabilities
• Prepare executive-level analyses and decision briefings for senior leadership as their trusted advisor

What makes you a good fit

• Master's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or BI & Analytics
• 7+ years of professional experience in finance, controlling and BI, including the implementation and continuous development of BI solutions; consulting experience is a strong plus
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including the ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
• Strong expertise in BI solutions, including SAP BPC, SAP SEM-BCS, Power BI, Power Query, Dataflows, and tabular data models
• Proven capability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights / decisions
• Analytical mindset combined with a hands-on, results-driven approach
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership as well as strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English language skills, German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket