Head of Strategic Group Controlling (d/f/m) - #995139

About This Position

What you´ll do

• Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing international finance team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Act as a change leader by driving finance transformation initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and embedding a forward-thinking, agile mindset across the organization
• Identify and assess strategically relevant topics; prepare executive-level analyses and decision briefings for senior leadership as their trusted advisor
• Lead in-depth analyses to derive data-driven insights supporting key decisions (e.g., portfolio management, investments, M&A, resource allocation)
• Conduct peer, competitor, and best-practice benchmarking to uncover performance gaps and improvement opportunities
• Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess risks, external disruptions, and strategic options (e.g. macroeconomic developments)
• Ensure seamless alignment between corporate strategy, business unit priorities, and operational execution
• Define, drive, and monitor strategic initiatives, ensuring their successful completion
• Oversee group financial reporting processes, consolidate financial data and analyze financial performance and trends
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in finance, strategy, or controlling, ideally in an international environment
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, project management skills, and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (i.e. IFRS )
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights
• Experience in benchmarking, scenario analysis, and strategic planning
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership
• Analytical mindset combined with a hands-on, results-driven approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English language skills (German is a plus)
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.