Head of Business Unit Controlling - OE and Industrial

Head of Business Unit Controlling - OE and Industrial

Location:

Portage, US,  Date:
Jul 7, 2026 Posting Date:
Job Area:
Other Job Level: Managers Main Tasks

Strategic Business Partner

Act as a trusted financial co-pilot and strategic counterpart to Vice Presidents of Original Equipment and Industrial businesses

Provide a holistic financial perspective integrating strategic, commercial, and operational drivers

Proactively challenge and influence senior leadership decisions to ensure sustainable financial performance and value creation

Drive business impact by linking financial steering to profitability, cash flow, and capital efficiency targets

Drive entrepreneurial performance management using liquidity- and value-focused KPIs (e.g., NWC, FCF, ROCE)

Lead and drive company-wide process optimization and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency

Proactively design and improve financial processes in alignment with group standards, with strong focus on digitalization

Build strong, trust-based relationships across a global and matrixed organization

Financial Governance & Performance

Own and ensure efficient financial processes, high data quality, and transparency

Act as a forward-looking financial leader, delivering insightful KPI analysis, forecasts, and budgets to senior management

Hold accountability for legal entity financial oversight, including:
Financial performance and balance sheet reviews Profitability analysis by customer and product Costing, investment management, and capital allocation Financial, liquidity, and working capital planning, forecasting, and budgeting

Risk Management & Controls

Ensure implementation and continuous compliance with internal control systems and financial governance standards

Translate financial requirements from Headquarters into an effective regional finance strategy

Identify performance gaps, define corrective actions jointly with business leadership, and track financial impact

Leadership & Organizational Impact

Lead, develop, and inspire the Business Unit Controlling organization, ensuring high performance, engagement, and continuous capability building

Build a strong talent pipeline through active coaching, development, and succession planning

Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance discipline

Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and promote a "one-team" mindset in a global matrix environment

Act as a role model, driving transparency, trust, and constructive challenge across the organization

Communicates clearly and fosters collaboration across functions and regions

Demonstrates ownership, courage, and speed in decision-making

Develops talent and strengthens internal capability

Supports digitalization and continuous learning across the organization

Leadership Expectations (MANN+HUMMEL Leadership Profile)

Drive Entrepreneurship Future & Customer Centricity

Your Profile

Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Experience Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in finance/controlling Proven leadership experience with direct people management responsibility Strong background in a global, matrixed, and multicultural organization

Required Skills Strong financial acumen with proven financial performance management and reporting capabilities Advanced SAP expertise Strong analytical and business partnering skills Excellent communication and influencing capabilities Proven ability to drive performance and challenge senior stakeholders Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)

Preferred Skills Multilingual capabilities (e.g., English/Spanish, English/Portuguese, or English/German)