Manager of Controlling Lubricants

Controller Position

The Controller is responsible for acting as a co-pilot for business unit manager(s) by ensuring transparency on business performance, creating plans to meet strategy (including M&A support), identifying plan deviations and business risks, pro-actively generating counter measures, and tracking and measuring implementation of initiatives. Additionally, responsible for cooperation with divisional controlling teams to ensure smooth collaboration in key activity fields.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Liaise with business representatives to provide insights on key performance metrics and highlight potential for improvements.

Structure and drive group-wide improvement initiatives.

Support ongoing transformation journey of the divisions towards higher level of autonomy, with special emphasis on further developing the performance management framework/tools and establishing structures fostering competitive internal services

Lead/Support projects in connection with the further development and finetuning of the new organizational set-up

Drive Divisional Strategy and Performance Cycle

Coordinate divisional performance reviews, ensuring that key topics are addressed and followed up.

Coordination of divisional activities within annual planning cycle.

Lead special task forces as required to address key challenges and opportunities.

Drive regular strategy review process together with corporate strategy.

Your Profile

Education and Experience

BA/BS in Accounting and/or Finance is required

Preference will be given to applicants with a CPA or Master's in Finance or Accounting.

2+ years of experience in public accounting or FP&A is preferred.

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential

Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers

Competitive pay and incentives

Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 700 sites in 78 countries. In 2021, Brenntag generated sales of around 14.4 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, initially in the MDAX and since September 2021 in the DAX. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target.