Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in close collaboration with Accounting, ensuring full compliance with FHCS and F&Co standards

• Act as a strategic finance business partner for Global Functions, enabling decision‑making through transparent financial insights

• Own the annual operating planning, cost structures, and central charging model for FHCS services

• Drive cost reviews, variance analyses, and financial governance across departments and projects

• Ensure financial audits, compliance with internal/external regulations, and alignment with GRC requirements

• Lead efficient controlling processes (e.g. intercompany, P2P), including documentation and continuous improvement

• Serve as key contact for auditors, tax authorities, and the Works Council Economic Committee

• Lead and develop the controlling team and manage talent development

• Oversee contract governance and documentation in Doxis

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field

• 6+ years of controlling experience in a sales or production environment

• Business fluent English and German

• Strong SAP CO expertise; experience with Hyperion preferred

• Solid knowledge of IFRS and German HGB accounting standards

• Confident user of MS Office and financial data management systems

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional networks

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.