About this role
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Responsibilities:
Aligns the strategic financial plan locally by defining and outlining goals and activities
Conducts monthly and year-end closure actions, including the corresponding reporting
Prepares Annual Operating Plan, including the monitoring of budget deviations, Key Performance Indicator development, and coordinating improvement initiatives
Oversees the investment planning process and runs the Investment Evaluation Analysis
Monitors and ensures legal and financial compliance
Manages the Controlling structure of the location and/or legal entity and contributes to developing tools aimed at improving financial accuracy
Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment
Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while developing employees, driving Talent Acquisition and Management processes, and fostering a proactive work culture
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in controlling, finance, or financial management within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational environment
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly desirabl
- Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management at the site and/or legal entity level
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with monthly and year-end close processes, statutory reporting, and management reporting
- Strong background in capital investment planning, including business case development, ROI analysis, and Investment Evaluation Analysis
- Solid experience ensuring financial, legal, and regulatory compliance, including internal controls and audit coordination
- Prior experience in people leadership, including managing finance/controlling teams and developing organizational structures
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.
Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.
In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.
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What you'll do
- The NA Controlling Manager aligns the strategic financial plan locally, conducts monthly and year-end closure actions, and prepares the Annual Operating Plan. They also oversee investment planning, ensure compliance, and manage the controlling structure while fostering a proactive work culture.
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