What's the role?
We are looking for a committed Senior Controller (m/f/d) with a passion for finance business partnering and an interest to further develop within the Hilti Group. You will be responsible for financial controlling in our HUB organization for Central Europe while being prepared for your future management career at Hilti through various projects.
Who is Hilti?
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
What does the role involve?
As Senior Controller (m/f/d) you support the sales organizations of Hilti Central Europe and its HUB departments in organizing the entire performance steering processes. You help identify business potentials, business risks as well as opportunities for process improvements. In addition, you are responsible for the preparation, coordination, and execution of the rolling forecasts (FP&A) process and cost control activities.
Furthermore, you will play a central role in the monthly closing processes, collaborating with the regional Shared Service Center. Applying your IFRS accounting knowledge, you will act as sparring partner to ensure the operational excellence in financial closing processes.
Moreover, you act as a business partner, e. g. for the Finance Management Team such as the CFO, Head of Shared Service Center or the Head of Indirect Procurement. You are an essential point of contact for questions regarding company performance (sales, margin & profit) and evaluation of business cases.
Through various cross-functional and international projects, you also have a variety of opportunities to apply your conceptual skills in a targeted manner to develop and implement solutions independently and/or as part of a team.
In addition to the corporate headquarters in Schaan, Kaufering is the second largest Hilti location worldwide. Kaufering is in the Augsburg - Munich - Allgäu triangle and offers ideal transport links and numerous options for leisure-time activities.
What do we offer?
We offer you a challenging and exciting position with a lot of creative freedom and the opportunity to actively contribute to steering the organization. This position is not limited to the classic financial controlling activities but allows you to collaborate on projects in different areas of the company and on various strategic topics. Through various cross-departmental and international projects, we will position you well for an international (finance) career within Hilti.
In addition, we offer various benefits, such as
- Employee participation in the company's success
- Remote working (50%)
- Company pension scheme (employer-financed)
- Free rental of Hilti tools
- In-house fitness area with training courses
Integrity, courage, teamwork and commitment are essential for Hilti – both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values, but also live them every day.
What you need is:
- Master’s degree in business administration, economics or similar qualification, ideally with a focus on finance and accounting
- 2 years of professional experience in controlling and accounting (especially budgeting/rolling forecasting, cost controlling, P&L analysis) or in finance/strategy consulting
- Ideally first experience in a team leading position
- Experience in project work, audit, (IFRS) accounting or sales controlling is an advantage
- Fluent English and good German skills, other language skills advantageous
- Very good MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP Business Objects would be an advantage
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working
- Strategic and analytical mindset, strong communication skills
- Willingness to develop in an international environment and to take on a management position in a follow-on role
Why should you apply?
Discover a global company where you can develop your full potential. We offer an enjoyable working environment where we embrace your commitment. Build a better future with us!
During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.
We look forward to receiving your online application including details on your salary expectations and availability.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our corporate culture. We welcome people with different identities and experiences and encourage diversity of thought. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive work environment for a passionate & inclusive team. Hilti also stands for equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from people with severe disabilities and their peers.
Contact: Hilti Deutschland AG | Kathrin Eberhardt | Human Resources
