Senior Business Controller EMEA (m / w / d)

Silesia International GmbH (Holding); Neuss; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food industry company in Neuss, Germany, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance and relevant experience in B2B environments. This role offers competitive benefits including a company pension plan, health checkups, and 30 days of vacation.

Leistungen

Company pension plan with employer subsidy

Subsidized food in the canteen

Company-owned parking

30 days of vacation

Development opportunities

Regular medical checkups

Qualifikationen

• A few years of relevant experience in international controlling and financial leadership.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and budgeting across multiple countries.
• Proven track record as a strategic business partner to senior leadership.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards.
• Lead Financial Planning and Budgeting for EMEA sales entities.
• Oversee cost management processes and identify optimization opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards, providing timely and accurate insights to senior management
• Seamless interaction with the Headquarters’ Controlling and Finance teams, ensuring alignment with the needs of the EMEA President and supporting pricing, KPIs, and other strategic metrics
• Lead Financial Planning and Budgeting for the EMEA sales entities in alignment with HQ requirements
• Collaborate with operational commercial teams and support functions (e.g., Product Management) to set and manage ambitious but realistic financial targets
• Oversee cost management processes, identifying opportunities to optimize and control expenses; act as a partner to operational leaders to achieve financial goals through effective cost management strategies
• Identify, propose, and lead initiatives to improve financial processes, harmonize reporting, and drive efficiencies; leverage automation and digital tools to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance and transparency in (financial) reporting

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
• A few years of relevant experience in international controlling and financial leadership in matrixed, B2B or industrial environments
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across multiple countries or regions
• Proven track record as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, translating financial insights into actionable decisions
• Skilled in process improvement, reporting harmonization, and leveraging digital tools to drive efficiency
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and functions
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus

Why us?

• With a 25% employer subsidy, Silesia provides above-average support for company pension plans. Special conditions with Commerzbank and a subsidy for capital formation round out our attractive offer
• Good taste plays an important role: The food in the canteen is available at all times and is also subsidized by Silesia
• The convenient location, the company-owned parking lot, and an S-Bahn connection (Cologne / Düsseldorf) just a few minutes' walk away ensure a stress-free start to the day. We ensure your sustainable mobility with subsidies for job tickets and company bikes
• A healthy work-life balance is important to us: That's why you'll have 30 days of vacation with us. We also give you Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off and grant special vacation days for special events, such as your move
• We support you with individual development opportunities
• Your health is important to us: That's why we offer regular company medical checkups
• You benefit from our comprehensive Corporate Benefits Program

About us

Enjoying tasty foods is part of a successful day. Are you excited about the variety of flavors and possible uses in the food industry? Us too! Do you want to learn more about how our food tastes? Then Silesia is the right place for you! For us, good taste has a long tradition and at the same time a secure future. For over 110 years, our mission has been to treat people to high-quality flavors and create lasting memories. As a valued partner, we believe in national and international food and beverage manufacturers and actively shape the trends of tomorrow. A team of over 900 employees worldwide forms the basis for our success. Become a part of Silesia and shape the world of good taste with us! WE ARE SILESIA!

Contact

Ms Karen Ciemienga

Phone: 02137 / 784-2178

E-Mail: [e-mail]