Controlling Director

We are seeking a highly motivated
Controlling Director
for Bobst Bielefeld GmbH and the Product Line "CI Flexo" who will play a crucial role in the future development of the business. If you thrive in a fast-paced international environment and have a passion for Finance in a demanding industry, this opportunity is for you

Your main task will be to manage the Controlling activities and team for the site and the Product Line in alignment with the Business Unit as well as help the management team in driving the business and achieving the objectives.

Your responsibilities:

• Act as primary point of contact for all Controlling related matters
• Manage all budgeting, forecasting and planning activities by working closely with the PL / entity management team. Effectively support business partners to set priorities for investment alternatives
• Support the PL / entity business organization with effective financial modelling (including NPV, risk vs. return, make vs. buy and breakeven analyses) and come-up with recommendations helping the business partners in their decision-making process
• Develop and maintain a robust "Internal Control System" that supports business processes (such as expense/investment release strategy, authorization of purchase requests, payments, cross-charges, etc.). Communicate policies and internal controls within the PL / entity
• Communicate business and financial results to the BU / entity management team and Group Finance in a timely, accurate and effective manner. Introduce, monitor and develop appropriate KPls and process metrics
• Team Leadership of 2 people
• Bachelor or Master degree in Controlling / Accounting or equivalent. Experience as a Head of Controlling of a manufacturing and/or of a sales and service entity and experience in business controlling and planning/forecasting
• Knowledge of SAP (FI, CO) is a must
• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written)

Your Profile:

• Strong business management partnering and support skills for both commercial and operational environments
• Experience in the integration and maintenance of the main financial process flows such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Close to Report and Product Costing. Good understanding of internal controls procedures associated to these main financial process flows
• Ability to retain a sense of the "bigger picture" while able to be hands-on when necessary
• Team leader with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively within a management team, to influence, facilitate and challenge decision making
• Drive and self-motivation with the ability to work independently and deliver under pressure, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever.

BOBST is one of the world's leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let's shape the future of the packaging world.