Strategic Production Finance & Controlling Director

Freudenberg; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Aurora, IL seeks a Director Finance and Controlling Production to own the P&L, working capital and liquidity for a high-impact production entity. You will analyze data for sound decisions, drive strategy, and ensure adherence to financial principles.

You will lead planning, forecasting, and balance-sheet management, while guiding local and corporate projects and building a strong team within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years in progressive business controlling within manufacturing/production.
• 3+ years of leadership experience and people management.
• Strong financial analysis, costing, modeling and KPI evaluation.
• Advanced SAP and MS Office; AI tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L, working capital and liquidity for a high-impact entity.
• Provide data and analysis for sound decision making and strategy.
• Monitor performance, assess risks and opportunities to deliver financial results.
• Develop plans and forecasts for the region with balance-sheet and cash focus.
• Lead OP preparation and simulations; manage local and corporate projects.

Skills

P&L management

Financial analysis

Costing

Forecasting

Team leadership

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freudenberg in Aurora, IL seeks a Director Finance and Controlling Production to own the P&L, working capital and liquidity for a high-impact production entity. You will analyze data for sound decisions, drive strategy, and ensure adherence to financial principles.

You will lead planning, forecasting, and balance-sheet management, while guiding local and corporate projects and building a strong team within a manufacturing setting.