Finance Business Controller

Feb 20, 2025
- Düsseldorf, DE
- Regular Full Time

Nitto EMEA is much more than just a company. We aspire to be a top irreplaceable Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leader. To achieve this, we can count on our uniqueness to make a difference and anticipate change.

Our journey is marked by long-term engagement with our stakeholders, built on a foundation of trust. We envision a sustainable ecosystem where our customers, partners, and communities thrive together. How do we achieve this? By harnessing the power of innovation and technology.

Our products go beyond functionality; they ensure health, comfort, and safety. Whether it’s in the area of digital interfaces, power and mobility or human life, we adapt to external trends, always striving to stay ahead.

Nitto EMEA is part of the Japanese Nitto Denko group. Within our region we have 5 manufacturing companies, 2 converting companies and several sales offices with a total of 2350 employees. We honor our long-established history; we embrace the future with open arms. Nitto EMEA - where vision meets impact.

Currently, we are hiring for Nitto Deutschland GmbH.

**Job Summary**:
Are you passionate about finance and strategy? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are looking for a **Financial Business Controller** to join our team of the Business Unit Advanced Film Solutions in **Düsseldorf, Germany**.

In this role, you will be the key link between the **business teams (Sales, Strategic Product Management, etc.) and the Finance department**. You will translate business strategies into financial insights, empowering decision-makers with the right data to drive success.

We value **innovation and inclusion**, and we welcome individuals who bring diverse perspectives to our team. If you enjoy financial analysis, digitalization, and working in a **multicultural, international environment**, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

**Your Impact**:

- **Financial Strategy & Analysis**: Develop and maintain financial models to support business strategy and decision-making. Support local teams in improving monthly variance analyses and reporting.
- **SAP Key-User & Digitalization**: Be the go-to expert for SAP-CO setup, ensuring smooth ERP use and leading future ERP migrations. Help drive digital transformation in finance.
- **Strategic Advisory**: Provide financial insights and recommendations to business unit leaders to enhance decision-making and financial performance.
- **Process Improvement & Efficiency**: Be an advocate for **lean processes and digitalization**, promoting efficiency improvements within the business unit.
- **Performance Monitoring & Reporting**: Track financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present insights to senior management.
- **Cost Optimization**: Identify opportunities for cost savings and work on initiatives to improve profitability.
- **Compliance & Risk Management**: Ensure financial compliance with regulations and company policies.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with cross-functional teams and foster strong relationships across departments.

**What You Bring Us**:

- **Education**: Master’s degree in **Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field**.
- **Experience**: At least **5 years of experience** in financial planning, business controlling, or a similar role.
- **Skills & Competencies**:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills by nature.
- You like to communicate and add storytelling to your cases. Meaning you like to translate numbers into meaningful insights.
- Experience in **SAP ERP systems (SAP CO)** and with ERP migration projects.
- Passion for **process improvements and digital transformation** in finance.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset—able to influence and motivate others without direct reporting lines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- **Languages**: Fluent in **English (C1 level)** and **German (C1 level)**.

**What We Offer**:

- A **multinational and diverse work environment** in **Düsseldorf**, which holds our EMEA Business Center.
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Europe and travel to different sites in EMEA.
- **Work-life balance and career growth opportunities** in a company that values inclusion and personal growth.
- The chance to **lead digital transformation** within finance.
- Flexibility in a hybrid work setting with 2 days per week home office policy.
- A compensation package that includes a company car and bonus among other benefits.

If you’re looking for a **meaningful role in finance** where your insights make an impact, we’d love to hear from you