Director Operations & Supply Chain Finance EMEA (m/w/d) - 98% remote

We are looking for a

Director SIS CMSO Finance (m/w/d) / Director Operations & Supply Chain Finance EMEA (m/w/d)

• Mostly remote possible - 1 week for onboarding in Hamburg nice but not necessary
• Start date 01.10. for 3-4 month

Framework Conditions

• Mostly remote possible - 1 week for onboarding in Hamburg nice but not necessary
• Start date 01.10. for 3-4 month
• 30h/week on 4-5 das/week

Scope Of Work

• AOP & CapEx Planning Financial lead for annual operating plans (AOP), plant-level operating expenses, and CapEx forecasting across EMEA sites.
• Controls & Governance Implement uniform financial controls, FP&A standards, and reporting cadences to ensure compliance and performance tracking.
• Footprint & Sourcing Analysis Lead financial evaluations for manufacturing footprint shifts, make-or-buy decisions, and logistics costs.
• Cost Reduction & Business Partnering Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to identify and execute structural cost-reduction initiatives.
• Executive Reporting Deliver executive-ready financial reporting and storytelling for Senior Leadership and Board forums.
• Leadership of EMEA Controllers Direct oversight and management of EMEA Financial Controllers (Senior Managers & Directors), covering monthly close, budgeting, and long-term planning (LRP).
• KPIs & Performance Management Define key performance indicators, analyze profitability drivers, and surface actionable business insights.
• Strategic Projects & Mentoring Provide strategic financial analysis for major initiatives (CapEx, M&A, enterprise programs) while mentoring and building analytical capacity in the EMEA team.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform divisional business analytics along with factory performance and provide variance analysis, key drivers and discuss mitigation measures
• Co-lead the budget process and develops long-term financial forecasts that align with company growth goals with Senior Director
• Provide strategic and financial recommendations, analytics on key projects within Manufacturing and Operations
• Enhance and lead alignment and drive process for EMEA region and oversee consolidation of the financials for the region
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, tracking key variances, changes, and opportunities in actual results versus forecasts.
• Continuing to enhance Global LRP partnering with overall CMSO Finance team and budget setting process with a focus on streamlining the process.
• Oversight of EMEA CMSO Finance to ensure adherence to global process and requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-7 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
• Strong knowledge of EMEA GAAP and IFRS
• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and SAP financial software - experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system is a bonus
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, public groups, peers and staff.
• Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business acumen
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.um amount of formal education, certification, or licensure needed
• Excellent english skills necessary since hiring manager works in the US.
• German skills as a nice-to-have

Competencies

• Collaborates: Ability to build partnerships; Ability to guide, coach and mentor less experienced Business Partners or analysist
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others, strong communication skills (Fluency in written and spoken business English required)
• Fast, reliable payment of fees

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