Senior Vice President Finance & Controlling (m/f/d)

Are you ready to shape and further develop the financial steering of an internationally operating industrial company? Do you navigate confidently within complex financial structures, combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution skills, and see yourself as a modern business partner to the executive management?
Then you might be exactly who we are looking for!

Hosokawa Alpine is internationally renowned for high-quality, durable machines and systems. We are among the world leaders in mechanical process engineering and film extrusion. With over 125 years of experience, we offer efficient solutions for numerous industries. Whether complex films or the finest powders in areas such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, or recycling – we are a full-service provider across all process steps. With around 840 employees, we focus on sustainable technologies made in Germany and guarantee the highest level of customer satisfaction. Global presence, future orientation, flat hierarchies, and exciting tasks in special machine construction characterize our company.

In this key leadership role, you will take overall responsibility for the areas of Controlling, Finance, Tax, and Group Controlling. Your main tasks include:

• Leadership of the entire Finance & Controlling organization
• Ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Overall responsibility for internal and external financial reporting in accordance with HGB and US-GAAP
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, multi-year planning, reporting, and KPI frameworks
• Driving process and methodological improvements as well as efficiency gains through digitalization and automation
• Responsibility for Treasury, including cash and liquidity management, as well as trade finance activities
• Managing all tax-related matters (VAT, income tax, withholding tax, etc.), including international topics such as permanent establishments and transfer pricing
• Development and enhancement of the Tax Compliance Management System
• Supporting international expansion by integrating new subsidiaries into group reporting
• Participation in M&A activities, group restructurings, and organizational developments
• Preparation of the consolidated financial statements under HGB
• Developing and implementing a measurable Finance & Controlling strategy aligned with overall corporate strategy
• Ensuring financial compliance, particularly adherence to J-SOX requirements
• Acting as the primary point of contact for banks, auditors, tax advisors, and authorities
• Serving as a central sparring partner to the executive management

If this sounds appealing and you would like to become part of our company, we look forward to receiving your application.

• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Auditing, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of leadership experience in the finance function of an internationally operating industrial or plant engineering company, ideally in a corporate environment
• Excellent knowledge of HGB, US-GAAP, and tax regulations
• Experience with SOX/ICS, financial compliance, and global corporate policies
• Proficient in ERP and BI systems, ideally SAP, Power BI, and LucaNet
• Expertise in trade finance, treasury, and international financial structures
• Strong background in consolidated financial statements and intercompany processes; ideally also in M&A, integration of new entities, and supporting international finance teams
• High digital affinity and ideally experience in the automation of finance processes
• Fluent German and very good English skills
• Experience in leading transformation and change processes
• Strong analytical abilities, process-oriented thinking, and excellent communication skills
• Hands-on mentality, strong results orientation, and willingness to actively engage in key topics

• A demanding and responsible leadership position with direct impact on company development
• A competitive compensation package appropriate to the seniority of the role
• Significant scope to shape and further develop the Finance & Controlling function
• A respectful and open working environment
• Modern, subsidized company canteen
• Company pension scheme and subsidies for capital-forming benefits
• Corporate benefits program

Submit your complete application documents easily through our online application portal.

We look forward to meeting you!

Joana Mayr, +49 821 5906 – 979