Senior Brand Controller (w/m/d), Düsseldorf

Mission

Lead the financial management of the brand in the context of the objectives defined by the Division Mancom and the Brand ManCom.

Content:

lead the processes associated with the pre-budget, budget and trend:

• assess the major objectives
• analyze and arbitrate with members of the management committee of the BU and make a P&L proposal to Division ManCom.
• Ensure that the Group’s standards (financial, accounting, Group management) and those pertaining to Internal Control are applied; simplify, optimize and implement processes
• Anticipate the BU's risks and opportunities and recommend optimization solutions to the BU ManCom
• Advise the BU ManCom on the best business choices to maximize ROI in order to guarantee BU’s long-term success.
• Contribute to continuously share information & best practices with the Zone and to ensure local business needs are understood and respected by the Zone.
• Ensure that the month-end closing process is accurate and on time
• Ensure delivery of accurate and timely management reporting
• Provide continuous training and knowledge sharing to the organization to ensure full understanding of the financial perspective in all business situations

Qualifications

• Master degree with focus on finance / controlling
• Ideally minimum 5 years of job experience in controlling
• Strong analytical, strategic and conceptional competencies
• Strong engagement interpersonal skills
• Very good project management skills
• Self starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English

Our offer

• Permanent employment in a crisis-resistant, growing market with a comprehensive range of social benefits.
• A competitive and attractive salary and benefits package
• Individual personal and professional development, a steep learning curve, strong team spirit and an open, cooperative culture
• Diverse, national and international perspectives