<p>About this Position</p> <p>At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, 'all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.</p> <p>This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.</p> <p>Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.</p> <p>What you´ll do</p> <ul> <li> <p>Controlling & Finance</p> </li><li> <p>Act as senior finance partner to the SBU leadership team and be the first point of contact for all finance-related question</p> </li><li> <p>Analyze & present monthly financial business development review incl. gap analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure monthly forecasting is accurate and constantly improved</p> </li><li> <p>Drive and coordinate annual planning/investment process</p> </li><li> <p>Identify leading and lagging indicators for business performance</p> </li><li> <p>Hold teams accountable to deliver on commitments</p> </li><li> <p>Commercial Management</p> </li><li> <p>Co-pilot the SBU towards hitting the commercial targets</p> </li><li> <p>Highlight risks and opportunities on sales, profitability, costs, and AR</p> </li><li> <p>Co-develop and execute action plan to address these risks and opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Look for areas of synergy, improvement, and scalability to drive efficiencies, create impact, and increase speed</p> </li><li> <p>Business Strategy</p> </li><li> <p>Spar on strategy & financials with global business head</p> </li><li> <p>Support, challenge, and influence regional business heads</p> </li><li> <p>Drive transformational initiatives to improve strategy, portfolio, and organization</p> </li><li> <p>Define, assess, and drive investment projects</p> </li><li> <p>Support M&A activity in cross-functional setup</p> </li><li> <p>Team & Culture</p> </li><li> <p>Lead global and regional controllers and develop common agenda</p> </li><li> <p>Upskill the leadership team through ongoing coaching on financial and commercial steering and P&L fundamentals</p> </li></ul> <p>What makes you a good fit</p> <ul> <li>High profile university degree, preferably with major in business / finance / accounting </li><li>10+ years of professional experience </li><li>Business acumen / commercial knowhow (e.g., P&L responsibility, comprehensive understanding of full value chain) </li><li>Analytical mindset (e.g., controlling, finance, mathematical background) </li><li>Exceptional communication skills to align and influence diverse stakeholders and present to large and senior audiences </li><li>Strategic thinking (e.g., consulting, or corporate strategy background) </li><li>Self-driven with experience in taking decisions in ambiguous situations </li><li>Experience in direct & indirect: leadership and team player mentality </li><li>financial control </li><li>financial management </li><li>financial planning </li><li>forecasting </li><li>financial reporting </li></ul> <p>Some perks of joining Henkel</p> <p>The salary for this role is $250,000.00-$275,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.</p> <p>Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.</p> <p>Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.</p> <p>JOB ID: 26094105</p> <p>Job Locations: United States, OH, Westlake, OH</p> <p>Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com</p> <p>Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. 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Deactivate loading external content from YouTube.</p> <p>How is work at Henkel</p> <p>About Henkel</p> <p>Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.</p> <p>Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.</p>