Vice President Finance & Controlling Air Filtration LS&E Europe (m / f / d).

MANN+HUMMEL; Sprockhövel; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading manufacturing company based in Sprockhövel, Germany, is seeking a Vice President Finance & Controlling for its Life Sciences & Environment segment in Europe. This role requires strong financial leadership, experience in IT system migrations, and the ability to manage high-performing teams. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English with good German skills. This is a unique opportunity to shape financial excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• At least 8 years of experience in Finance & Controlling.
• Fluent in English and very good German skills.
• Experience in international and matrix-driven organizations.

Aufgaben

• Steer financial performance of the LS&E segment in Europe.
• Plan, budget, and track strategic initiatives.
• Drive IT and finance system migrations.

Kenntnisse

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Strategic thinking

Intercultural competence

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance or Business Administration

MBA or professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA)

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary

Take the financial lead for one of the most dynamic and challenging divisions at MANN+HUMMEL. As Vice President Finance & Controlling Air Filtration LS&E Europe, based in Sprockhövel (Germany), you will be responsible for steering the financial performance of our Life Sciences & Environment (LS&E) segment in Europe.

With its international structures, ongoing integration of acquired entities, and rapidly evolving processes, LS&E offers a unique opportunity to shape and implement financial excellence in a highly visible role.

Main Tasks

• Full responsibility for Finance & Controlling of Air Filtration LS&E Europe, including coordination of activities with our global Shared Service Centers
• Establish and develop transparent reporting and forecasting processes tailored to LS&E’s dynamic market needs, ensuring reliability and strategic alignment
• Plan, budget, and track the execution of strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support profitable growth
• Drive IT and finance system migrations, integrating LS&E into global finance structures and ensuring digital, future-proof processes
• Lead and develop diverse finance teams through coaching, engagement, and empowerment to foster high performance and professional growth
• Continuously improve processes and reporting structures with modern IT tools and digital technologies, ensuring customer- and process-oriented outputs
• Strengthen Working Capital management with a focus on Accounts Receivable and KPI deployment across all organizational levels
• Contribute to pricing and profitability models, ensuring financial transparency and competitiveness in the LS&E market environment
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies (financial and operational), securing LS&E’s long-term success
• Ensure close collaboration with executive peers across Europe and globally, representing Finance in strategic initiatives and business-critical projects

Your Profile

• Education: University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or comparable field; MBA or professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) are an advantage
• Professional Experience: At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in Finance & Controlling with proven leadership in international and matrix-driven organizations
• Expertise:
  • Strong track record in IT migrations and finance system integrations
  • Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset combined with operational execution strength
  • Proven success in leading high-performing teams and managing complex, international projects
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and very good German skills (written and spoken)
• Personality:
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels, including C-level
  • Intercultural competence and experience in international working environments
  • Willingness to travel up to 10-15%
  • Organized, creative, and motivated with a strong drive for success