Head of Finance and Controlling - Divisional CFO (m/f/d)

Head of Finance and Controlling – Divisional CFO (m/f/d)

Your Mission

Step into a key leadership role of our Compression Division. Become part of our leadership team and play a central role in shaping the future of our business. Along with us, you’ll drive growth that lasts, champion bold ideas, and steer investments that open new opportunities. With your blend of strategic vision and practical know-how, you’ll not only ensure financial success but also inspire a culture of trust, collaboration, and empowerment.

How you will make a difference

In this role, you will have a tangible impact on the success and transformation of our business. You will

• Secure profitable growth by partnering with the CEO and ensuring Sales, EBITDA, and ROIC targets are achieved through constant performance monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Shape future performance by developing insightful forecasts, simulations, and business models to support strategic decisions.
• Enable transparency and clarity by leading planning and reporting processes that empower decision‑making at the highest levels.
• Guide commercial excellence by overseeing sales controlling, steering pricing strategies, and ensuring legal priorities align with business goals.
• Safeguard profitability by monitoring COGS, CM, and SG&A, while identifying opportunities for structural and process improvements.
• Drive change and modernization by streamlining systems and processes through IT‑driven solutions, ensuring data transparency and efficiency.
• Act as a cultural ambassador within the Compression Leadership Team, living our culture of Joy, Community, Creativity, Responsibility, and fostering collaboration across boundaries.
• Develop and inspire talent , nurturing high‑performing teams and ensuring expertise is shared openly across the organization.

What you should be good at

We’re looking for someone who combines expertise with personality – a leader who brings vision, authenticity, and the courage to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ll likely bring along

• Experience in global, matrix‑driven organizations, with a solid grasp of how divisional businesses tick.
• A strong background in finance, controlling, and strategy – and the skill to cut through complexity and deliver results across different business areas.
• Ideally, you bring experience from the production and service world, so you can better understand our business environment and its challenges.
• Curiosity for IT and processes, with a knack for creating clarity, streamlining systems, and making things run smarter.
• A big‑picture mindset – balancing complexity while setting clear priorities in dynamic environments.
• The ability to connect and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals.
• An empathetic, authentic leadership style – open to feedback, focused on people, and always striving for better.
• Fluency in English , German desirable, and the flexibility to travel up to 30%.

What you can look forward to

Joining us means becoming part of a forward‑thinking company where your impact will be visible every day. We offer

• A high‑impact role at the center of strategic and financial decision‑making, directly shaping the success of the Compression Division.
• Opportunities to innovate and transform , influencing everything from business models to pricing strategies and operational excellence.
• An international environment with diverse markets, stakeholders, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A strong culture of collaboration , autonomy, and purpose‑driven leadership, where your voice and ideas truly matter.
• A chance to inspire and lead talent , building a team that thrives on openness, expertise sharing, and innovation.
• A competitive package with annual compensation starting at € 120,000,- and benefits supporting your professional growth and personal well‑being.

Who we are

Join our global team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values — Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness — we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #YouMakeADifference

Apply now Information at a Glance Country/Region: Austria Job Location: Wien Required Travel (%): 30% Work Model: onsite, hybrid

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