Head of Strategic Finance & Controlling

Head of Finance & Controlling, Region Düsseldorf or Frankfurt, remote possible
 
The Business Unit (BU) Finance leader is responsible for the financial leadership of the business unit, driving financial performance, strategic planning, and risk management. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance while acting as a key business partner to senior management to optimize profitability and growth.
 
To drive standardization within the BU, in line with Group directions, is also a key area of responsibility.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering
Develop and implement the financial strategy of the BU in alignment with corporate objectives.
Provide strategic financial guidance to the BU CEO and leadership team.
Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and growth initiatives.
Support decision-making with financial modelling, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation.
 
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning process within the BU and align with global guidance.
Analyse financial performance and provide insights on revenue, margins, and costs.
Identify risks and opportunities, ensuring corrective actions are taken proactively.
Prepare detailed management reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
 
3. Financial Controlling & Reporting
Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and corporate policies
Overall responsible for BU month-end close process and monthly reporting
Monitor and control the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow of the BU.
Implement and maintain strong internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
Drive cost reduction initiatives and ensure efficient capital allocation.
Be the first point of contact for auditors and other (financial) stakeholders
 
4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.
Manage financial risks related to currency exposure, credit, and operational finance.
Ensure effective treasury management in collaboration with corporate finance.
 
5. Tax Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations (Corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing) and financial regulations.
Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and legal teams on financial matters.
Oversee tax reporting and filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Identify and mitigate financial and tax risks, ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards.
Oversee risk assessments and ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.
 
6. Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the BU finance team of 3 FTE's today at different locations.
Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and accountability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and supply chain teams.
7. In collaboration with BU management - drive towards meeting BU's strategic objectives
Proactively perform financial and value adding analyses, provide quality information about the BU's financial and business performance, identify financial risk and recommend effective solutions.
Working closely with all parts of the organization and support various stakeholders with both the business and financial perspective. 
Find the right sets of data, compile it in a flexible and user-friendly way.
Make sure financial understanding is high within the BU organization
Support the global SPM initiative with processes and tools within the BU
Support M&A initiatives - especially in the integration phase
 
Qualifications & Experience:
 
Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred).
Long-term experience in financial leadership, controlling, or CFO roles.
Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, and risk management.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and advanced financial modeling.
Proven track record in business partnering and strategic decision-making.
Experience from a manufacturing environment
Computer literacy and digital mindset
Experience and ability to handle large amounts of data
Management skills
Language: Fluent in German and English (oral and written)
 
Key Skills:
 
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial strategy with business goals.
Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, interpret results and trends in a meaningful way, ability to see patterns and spot differences as well as the big picture
Leadership & Influence: Experience managing teams and working with senior executives.
Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders and to present key insights
Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to cost control, risk mitigation, and efficiency improvement. Good interpersonal skills.
Project Controlling skills (as a backup for the team)
Proactive hands-on mentality and ability to meet and exceed deadlines.
Enjoys working across multiple entities, functional areas, countries and nationalities.
Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Excel.
Experienced in working with BI tools, such as Aaro, Power BI, Cognos, Qlik View and/or TM1. 
Experienced in working with ERP systems, preferrable SAP and drive development further
Professional appearance & conduct.
Committed to health and safety standards at all times.
Committed to continuous improvement.
Receptive to new ideas and positive to change.
Solution-oriented when facing challenges.
Readily contributes to the team working environment.
 
 
 
 
What we offer
An exciting position with great opportunities to influence your role with varied and developing assignments. With our products we create a sustainable indoor climate but for us it is equally important to have a sustainable working climate. Therefore, we have an open organization with short decision paths and plenty of career development opportunities and exciting challenges. Our values "Customer Empathy, Trust and Commitment" influences everything we do and is the starting point in the decisions we make and how we act towards each other. At Swegon, we encourage a healthy balance of your work and your private and family life, which is why we care about having high flexibility, both in terms of location and working hours. We create the world´s best indoor climate for people and for the environment. We hope that you want to join our future journey.
 
 
About Swegon Group:
Swegon Group, owned by Investment AB Latour, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is a market-leading provider for a healthy indoor climate. Our solutions include ventilation, heating, cooling, climate optimization, as well as connected services and technical expertise. Swegon has subsidiaries and distributors worldwide and operates 21 production units in Europe, North America, and India. The company employs around 3 300 people and have a turnover of approximately 8 billion SEK.
 
How can you apply?
Send your English application for this position via our career page swegon.com/career. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Anne Jaedke at annegret.jaedke@zent-frenger.de.
 

Swegon Germany GmbH
Carl-von-Linde-Str. 25, 85748 Garching-Hochbrück
www.swegon.de