Finance Manager (d/f/m) - DACH

Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa.

About the Role

For our Organization GBS Financial Services we are looking for a*n Finance Manager DACH to support our team as soon as possible. You are responsible for managing and providing all agreed finance services (statutory and accounting & reporting activities) within the region in an effective and cost-efficient way, plus coaching, monitoring and developing the team supporting them.

The primary place of work is our Mannheim office, however we are open for other Essity Office locations. The position is permanent and full-time.

What you will do

• Drive the strategic vision for regional Finance services in alignment with the global framework

• Deliver Finance services and implement global projects across the region

• Ensure accurate, ethical, and compliant financial statement and operations following IFRS and local GAAP rulings, as well as budgeting, forecasting, and cost management

• Coordinate and execute internal and external audits in line with Group Finance and local regulations

• Advise senior management on financial matters and regulatory impacts, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and continuous improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team while fostering cross-functional collaboration within the matrix organization

Who you are

Even if not all of the following points apply to you, we would be happy to get to know you and talk about the possibility of working with you!

• Min. 7+ years with substantial experience in leading a Finance organization (in a multi-cultural environment / global matrix organization), Bachelor or master’s degree in finance area or equivalent

• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders while balancing multiple priorities

• Strategically agile in understanding all business components and how they fit together

• Flexible - readily adapts to change, to new systems and/or new ways of working

• Excellent communication, collaboration skills and analytical skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• System experience in SAP (S/4 preferably), and Office 365

• Proficient in English and German - oral and written communication skills

Our Benefits for You

The benefits listed refer to the primary location. If you want to start at another location, these may vary.

• Compensation & Benefits
  Compensation above tariff, 14 salaries, bonus, annual salary adjustment process, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, childcare allowance, Corporate Benefits & other employee benefits, factory outlet and free give-aways

• Work-Life-Balance
  Hybrid working model, flexible working hours, 40h week, 30 days of vacation, lifetime working time account

• Learning & Development
  Structured onboarding, training opportunities such as digital learning platform, coaching & mentoring as possible part of individual development plan, participation in professional conferences and fairs

• Health & Well-being
  Lease-a-bike, health and well-being month, mindfulness courses, "PME Familienservice", employee surveys

• Team & Collaboration
  People culture, communities & networks, co-working spaces, leadership guidelines, canteen

• Mobility
  Company Car OR Public transport allowance, bicycle parking, free car parking, e-charging stations

This is Us

At Essity our Beliefs & Behaviours (Care, Collaboration, Courage and Commitment) is the foundation for our inclusive culture and as such something we are living on an everyday basis. With a purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being diversity, equity & inclusion is established in our core.

We are committed against discrimination on the basis of color, ethnicity, migration history, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and other. We explicitly welcome applications from people who are structurally, institutionally, intersectionally discriminated.

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Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!