Job Description
Role Summary
Take the financial lead for one of the most dynamic and challenging divisions at MANN+HUMMEL.
As Vice President Finance & Controlling Air Filtration LS&E Europe, based in Sprockhövel (Germany), you will be responsible for steering the financial performance of our Life Sciences & Environment (LS&E) segment in Europe. With its international structures, ongoing integration of acquired entities, and rapidly evolving processes, LS&E offers a unique opportunity to shape and implement financial excellence in a highly visible role.
Main Tasks
1. Full responsibility for Finance & Controlling of Air Filtration LS&E Europe, including coordination of activities with our global Shared Service Centers
2. Establish and develop transparent reporting and forecasting processes tailored to LS&E’s dynamic market needs, ensuring reliability and strategic alignment
3. Plan, budget, and track the execution of strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support profitable growth
4. Drive IT and finance system migrations, integrating LS&E into global finance structures and ensuring digital, future-proof processes
5. Lead and develop diverse finance teams through coaching, engagement, and empowerment to foster high performance and professional growth
6. Continuously improve processes and reporting structures with modern IT tools and digital technologies, ensuring customer- and process-oriented outputs
7. Strengthen Working Capital management with a focus on Accounts Receivable and KPI deployment across all organizational levels
8. Contribute to pricing and profitability models, ensuring financial transparency and competitiveness in the LS&E market environment
9. Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies (financial and operational), securing LS&E’s long-term success
10. Ensure close collaboration with executive peers across Europe and globally, representing Finance in strategic initiatives and business-critical projects
Your Profile
11. Education: University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or comparable field; MBA or professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) are an advantage
12. Professional Experience: At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in Finance & Controlling with proven leadership in international and matrix-driven organizations
13. Experstise:Strong track record in IT migrations and finance system integrationsStrategic, entrepreneurial mindset combined with operational execution strengthProven success in leading high-performing teams and managing complex, international projects
14. Language Skills: Fluent in English and very good German skills (written and spoken)
15. Personality:Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels, including C-levelIntercultural competence and experience in international working environmentsWillingness to travel up to 10-15%Organized, creative, and motivated with a strong drive for success
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.