Director Finance and Controlling Production (F/M/D)

Freudenberg Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Personal Development

Performance Related Bonus

International Opportunities

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks a Director of Finance and Controlling Production (F/M/D) to lead financial oversight for manufacturing operations in Aurora, IL. You will drive cost analysis, budgeting, and performance metrics to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong leadership, and expert SAP/Microsoft Office skills, with a drive for process improvement and KPI optimization. Base salary in a competitive range with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive business controlling experience in manufacturing or production.
• At least 3 years of proven leadership, including team development and performance management.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, product costing, process modeling, and KPIs impact.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office; experience with AI tools is a plus.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Product costing

Process modeling

KPIs

Sales/Commercial finance experience

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Performance Related Bonus

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

International Opportunities

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

location_on Aurora, IL

On-Site

trip_origin Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)

payments The expected salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 USD annually. It is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; paid time-off and holidays; and parental leave.

You support our team as

Director Finance and Controlling Production (F/M/D)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive business controlling experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least 3 years of proven leadership experience, including team development and performance management.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, product costing, process modeling, and evaluating the impact of business decisions on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite; experience leveraging AI tools and technologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of operational processes.
• Previous sales or commercial finance experience preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.