Senior Controller (m/f/d)
At Knauf Ceiling Solutions, we see potential in everyone and create room to grow. Guided by our purpose — Make tomorrow a home for all of us — we design multi-material acoustic ceiling solutions that make buildings better for people and the planet. Part of the Knauf Group, a a global manufacturer of building materials with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we combine global reach with local expertise.
This exciting role within the Finance & Controlling Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are currently looking for a Senior Controller (m/f/d) to strengthen our global team. In this role, you will act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, provide financial steering and performance insights, and help ensure consistent, high-quality controlling processes across the division.
What you’ll be doing:
Support the Knauf Ceiling Solution Senior Management in the financial steering of the business, providing clear analysis of performance, risks and improvement opportunities
Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and reporting at global business level, ensuring consistent data structures, smooth processes and high-quality outputs
Analyse business development and financial results, understand variances and value drivers, and derive actionable recommendations for leadership
Define and maintain financial governance, controlling standards and internal guidelines across Knauf Ceiling Solutions
Design and roll out improved data structures and reporting processes, taking ownership of overhead reporting and driving continuous improvement
Act as a business partner for overhead controlling, preparing ad hoc analyses and management reports for senior stakeholders
Organise measure management and impact tracking across division companies and functions, based on degree of maturity
Support and drive division-wide projects related to profitability, cost management, working capital and strategic initiatives
What we’d love for you to have:
A degree or diploma in business administration, economics or a related field
At least 5 years of experience as a Controller in an international business environment, ideally across multiple companies and currencies
Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet and operational value drivers within a manufacturing business
Expert knowledge of SAP BW, especially COOM and COPA, alongside strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Tableau experience would be an advantage
Strong analytical skills, a pragmatic and results-oriented mindset, and the ability to think in business drivers and improvement levers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work effectively with a senior leadership team in a global division
We’ll provide:
A varied, interesting and challenging role in an innovative company. You will join a dynamic international team in a modern work environment with flexible working hours. We will provide extensive training, a competitive salary and an attractive range of company benefits.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - and we’ll get back to you ASAP.