Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage financial analysis of customer profitability, including pricing models, trade budget performance, and gross margin evaluation, to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the Sales department by delivering timely and accurate insights on customer and product P&L, and recommending actions to enhance profitability.
• Oversee trade budget management systems, including monitoring deductions, promotional spend, and post-audit evaluations of trade investments to ensure cost efficiency and financial discipline.
• Drive the planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliation processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate standards.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting (Customer, Product, and Management P&L), while maintaining high-quality data across all relevant systems and tools.
• Analyse key P&L drivers and deviations, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations to senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and support the implementation of corporate initiatives, process improvements, and new controlling standards.
• Support internal controls, compliance with Freudenberg Group guidelines, and financial audits by maintaining proper documentation and system integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in business controlling within a sales-driven organization, with a solid understanding of operational processes.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to manage costing, financial modelling, and assess the impact of business decisions on key performance indicators.
• Expert-level proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and power BI
• Fluent in English , both spoken and written; C1 Level
• Deep understanding of business and financial processes, including Local GAAP, IFRS, and the financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work independently, manage conflicts, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership competencies including building high-performing teams, developing team members, and driving results through effective collaboration and influence.

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.