EMEA Controlling Director

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses to assess performance, identify trends, and guide key decision-making
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards, providing timely and accurate insights to senior management
• Seamless interaction with the Headquarters' Controlling and Finance teams, ensuring alignment with the needs of the EMEA President and supporting pricing, KPIs, and other strategic metrics
• Financial Planning and Budgeting in Alignment with HQ requirements
• Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for the EMEA sales entities
• Collaborate with operational commercial teams and support functions (e.g. Product Management) to set and manage ambitious but realistic financial targets
• Cost Management and Controlling
• Oversee cost management processes, identifying opportunities to optimize and control expenses
• Act as a partner to operational leaders to achieve financial goals through effective cost management strategies
• Process Management and Efficiency
• Identify, propose, and lead initiatives to improve financial processes, harmonize reporting, and drive efficiencies
• Leverage automation and digital tools to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Compliance
• Ensure compliance and transparency in (financial) reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
• A few years of relevant experience in international controlling and financial leadership in matrixed, B2B or industrial environments
• Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across multiple countries or regions
• Proven track record as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, translating financial insights into actionable decisions
• Skilled in process improvement, reporting harmonization, and leveraging digital tools to drive efficiency
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across cultures and functions
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus

• With a 25% employer subsidy, Silesia provides above-average support for company pension plans. Special conditions with Commerzbank and a subsidy for capital formation round out our attractive offer
• Good taste plays an important role: The food in the canteen is available at all times and is also subsidized by Silesia
• The convenient location, the company-owned parking lot, and an S-Bahn connection (Cologne/Düsseldorf) just a few minutes' walk away ensure a stress-free start to the day. We ensure your sustainable mobility with subsidies for job tickets and company bikes
• A healthy work-life balance is important to us: That's why you'll have 30 days of vacation with us. We also give you Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off and grant special vacation days for special events, such as your move
• We support you with individual development opportunities
• Your health is important to us: That's why we offer regular company medical checkups
• You benefit from our comprehensive Corporate Benefits Program

A positive working environment and a modern corporate culture are important to you? To us, too Diversity and appreciation are deeply rooted in our employees and management. We warmly welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/idea, disability, age, or sexual identity. We are also happy to welcome dedicated career changers (m/f/d) to our company.

Acquired a taste? Then we look forward to receiving your application

Ms Karen Ciemienga

Phone: 02137/

E-Mail:

Enjoying tasty foods is part of a successful day. Are you excited about the variety of flavors and possible uses in the food industry? Us too Do you want to learn more about how our food tastes? Then Silesia is the right place for you For us, good taste has a long tradition and at the same time a secure future. For over 110 years, our mission has been to treat people to high-quality flavors and create lasting memories. As a valued partner, we believe in national and international food and beverage manufacturers and actively shape the trends of tomorrow. A team of over 900 employees worldwide forms the basis for our success. Become a part of Silesia and shape the world of good taste with us WE ARE SILESIA