What you´ll do

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial performance, steering, and strategic decision-making
• Prepare high-quality financial reporting & analysis for senior leadership
• Lead in-depth analysis to proactively steer results and support fact-based decisions
• Drive strategic projects within Group Financial Controlling to further develop the Controlling Function
• Identify areas of financial risks and opportunites from group controlling perspective
• Implement measures for controlling process optimization globally
• Act as an interface to other Corporate Functions ensuring alignment across areas
• Scan Henkel’s market and competitive landscape to support strategic planning
• Lead cross-functional projects and teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or Business Information Systems
• 8–10+ years of professional experience in financial controlling, ideally with exposure to senior management
• Profound knowledge of controlling and accounting processes, including forecasting and performance management
• Proven experience with mass data analysis and corresponding analytics and advanced skills in data visualization
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and solution-oriented thinking with a proactive business partner mindset
• Proven leadership abilities, project management skills, and ability to work in cross-functional, international teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable interacting at C-suite level
• Fluent English and German language skills

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 25090164

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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