Head of Thin Films Finance Leadership, Global, Matrix organization

Global Head Of Finance For Thin Films (Director)

Your Role:
As the Global Head of Finance for Thin Films (Director), you will lead the finance function for our >€0.9B FM business within the Electronics segment. In this critical leadership position, you will act as a financial steward and strategic advisor, guiding the Thin Films team through transformation and growth. You will have full P&L responsibility, drive financial performance management, and lead a team of finance professionals in a global, matrixed environment.

• Acting as a trusted financial advisor to the Thin Films Business Head, delivering insights to support growth and strategic decision-making.
• Leading annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes across global operations.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results and KPIs, while owning the full P&L for the Thin Films business.
• Coordinating with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment across operations and corporate functions.
• Overseeing cost center controlling, product costing, investment tracking, and margin management.
• Supporting working capital optimization and capital investment decisions.
• Providing customer bidding and LTA Management and pricing decisions
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and championing digital transformation.
• Mentoring and developing a high-performance finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Supporting strategic projects with rigorous financial modeling and serving as the finance lead for integration or divestiture projects.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, corporate finance policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Part of Business Unit Finance leadership team including developing initiatives across Electronics Finance, harmonize and standardize reporting and planning processes across Electronics Finance

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of directly related experience
• Proven experience in finance leadership roles, preferably within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, performance management, and budgeting processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Willing to travel up to 15%, including both international and domestic trips.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in the Electronics industry.
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives in finance.