Senior Manager / Controller M&A and Performance Management (w / m / d)

Apleona is an innovative international Facility Management provider with € 4bn revenue and more than 40,000 employees in >

30 countries. Acquisitions are a key pillar of Apleona’s past and future growth path – underscored by recent CEO and shareholder communications.

At Apleona you will find a politics-free, no nonsense work environment, where ideas count and concepts turn into reality. We offer flat hierarchies, quick decision making and high degrees of freedom in daily work. Moreover, we offer a vast array of (international) development opportunities and consulting alumni and the perspective of an IPO in a not-too-distant future. In a unique way, we combine exciting content, good work-life-balance and an attractive compensation package.

For our further strategic development, we are looking for highly skilled and motivated financials manager to accompany our inorganic growth trajectory and track financial performance and value creation. You will be responsible for overseeing financial performance of acquisitions form the pre-deal phase (Due Diligence, together with our M&A team) through to value delivery in post-merger-integration. You will frequently interact with top Group Management and full visibility towards key stakeholders. We are looking for strategically thinking brains in combination with implementation-savvy hands. Is this you? Then, apply for the position as

Senior) Manager - Controller M&A and Performance Management (f / m / d) - JobID 22087

Apleona is on a growth trajectory – become part of our success story. You will encounter exciting tasks, flat hierarchies, and a dynamic work environment where diversity and equality are promoted.

Onboarding : Structured and individually tailored onboarding, quick team integration supported by your manager, team-building activities.

Work-Life Balance : Flexible working hours and models, remote work, work-life balance, 30 days of vacation.

Personal Development : Support for individual development through annual goal-setting meetings, Apleona training programs, opportunities for career growth within the Apleona Group.

Health and Fitness : Health days, discounted gym memberships, JobRad leasing for personal training or commuting, company runs.

Employee Referral Program : Bonus payments – we reward employee referrals from your personal network.

What your responsibilities will be :

• Before acquisition
• Steering Financial Buy Side Due Diligence (incl. external advisors) together with the Finance Directors of the acquiring business units and our M&A team
• Translating buy side financials to Apleona standards and logic
• Accompanying synergy discussions
• Accompanying business plan discussions, post-merger-integration planning and implementation – building on a successful acquisition trajectory of 14+ integrations
• After Acquisition
• Setup of a standardized financial reporting for new acquisitions
• Monthly tracking of actuals vs. plan and discussion with top management of acquisitions
• Creating a monthly / quarterly summary reporting per acquisition
• Hands-on joint work together with finance team of the acquired company when creating the financial performance reports (on-site if feasible and necessary)
• Communication
• As part of our Group Controlling team you will have close interaction with Apleona’s Chief Integration Officer, M&A team, and Head of Corporate Development
• Close interaction with Apleona’s senior management (esp. CEO, CFO and finance team, Head of Business Units or Country CEOs, M&A and Integration teams)
• Leading PMI-communication towards our shareholders (Tier-1 international PE firm)

What you bring to the table :

• Background in Finance and Controlling
• Ideally, experience in Transaction Services
• Hands-on experience with local Finance organizations

4 years of professional experience in a performance culture

• Strong interpersonal skills, results-oriented approach, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Senior stakeholder management and communication skills
• High proficiency in German and English
• Willingness to travel to our Neu Isenburg headquarters
• Last but not least : Enjoy tackling matters head on and making change happen

Interested? Join our team!

We embrace diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome all qualified applications, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any disabilities.