PS EMEA Commercial Controller (all genders)

Merck KGaA; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck KGaA in Germany is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Controller to support our Process Solution Business in Commercial EMEA. This strategic finance partner will drive profitable growth through data-driven insights and robust forecasting.

You will develop dashboards, analyze pricing and product mix, and collaborate with Finance, Commercial Excellence, Supply Chain, and Franchises to enable strategic decisions in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, business administration, or economics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to handle large data sets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting for effective decision-making.
• Analyze pricing, product mix, and commercial investments to maximize profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities and provide financial support for forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial Excellence, Supply Chain, and Franchises to ensure alignment and execution.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and Stakeholde

Self-driven proactive adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or economics

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Contour

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 unimaginablewith us.

Your role : We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Commercial Controller to support our Process Solution Business in Commercial EMEA. This strategic role partners closely with Commercial to drive profitable growth through data-driven insights and financial excellence. You will identify growth opportunities, optimize business performance, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment. As a trusted finance business partner to Commercial Leadership with a focus on the Central region in EMEA, you will deliver actionable insights through data analytics and financial performance analysis. You will develop and maintain dashboards and reporting that enable effective decision-making. You will lead benchmarking analyses across products, regions, customer segments, and competitors to identify best practices and performance improvement opportunities. You will analyze pricing, product mix, and commercial investments to maximize profitability. You will provide financial support for forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and scenario modeling. You will identify commercial risks and opportunities, translating complex analyses into clear recommendations for senior leadership. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial Excellence, Supply Chain, and Franchises to ensure alignment and execution.

Who you are :

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or Economics
• Several years of experience in Commercial Finance, Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in large data set analysis
• Demonstrated expertise in benchmarking and business analytics
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and Contour
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-making
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to thrive in a dynamic international environment

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!