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Senior Business Controller (all genders)

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At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Your Tasks

  • Lead the redesign and implementation of efficient planning, forecasting, and reporting processes across Beiersdorf Shared Services (BSS).
  • Collaborate closely with IT and Global Financial Services (GFS) teams, providing robust financial support and driving continuous process improvement.
  • Oversee international functional leadership, including onboarding, development, and coaching of team members to ensure high performance.
  • Lead BSS business and financial forecasting, aligning strategies with group objectives and setting ambitious yet realistic targets.
  • Actively participate in cost steering for IT and GFS, ensuring close collaboration with key functions to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Play a key role in IT transformation projects, co-creating value and aligning with financial goals.
  • Support the BSS Finance Manager with special projects, including geographical and functional expansion, ensuring alignment with business strategy.

Your Profile

  • 8+ years of experience in Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis, with a strong track record of success.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, ideally with a focus on Finance or Controlling.
  • A proactive personality with an entrepreneurial approach, capable of driving initiatives and leading change.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Confident in using MS Office, SAP, and reporting tools within the SAP environment. Power BI skills and an interest in data management tools are a plus.
  • Fluent in English; German language skills are beneficial but not mandatory.

Additional information

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae, salary expectations, relevant references and certificates) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.
 

Have a look at our benefits: What we offer – Our Benefits | Beiersdorf

Job Details

Contract Type:
Limited, 2 Years / Full-Time
Country / City:
Germany / Hamburg
Company:
Beiersdorf Shared Services
Job ID:
15304
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