Finance Controller

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Finance Controller 

Are you ready to take charge of financial operations and help propel our organization to new heights?

As a Financial Controller, you join a dynamic and analytical finance team where every day is unique. While you often dive deep into data analysis, you also serve as a key point of contact for business stakeholders, helping to uncover solutions and deliver actionable insights. Your contributions play a crucial role in evaluating business performance and enabling informed decisions, ensuring your impact is felt every single day. With digitalization as a cornerstone of our future success, you proactively identify areas for improvement and support the implementation of tools and solutions that benefit you, your team, and the entire organization.

Join us and be part of this exciting journey.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee financial operations of the Product Team, ensuring accurate, complete and timely financial reporting in line with internal and external requirements;


• Prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to management and key stakeholders, providing clear, actionable insights through financial analysis and regular performance reviews;


• Develop, implement and monitor budgets and forecasts, collaborating with department and product leads to align financial goals with business objectives and support strategic decision-making;


• Support stakeholders in daily operations by resolving ad hoc issues, ensuring timeliness of activities, correctness of financials and smooth execution of end-to-end finance processes;


• Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations, tax laws, accounting standards and company policies, maintaining robust internal controls and documentation;


• Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend strategies for improvement while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability;


• Collaborate closely with auditors and regulatory authorities as needed, preparing required documentation and explanations to support audits and reviews;


• Drive and support digitalization initiatives in finance, including the implementation and enhancement of tools and solutions that improve transparency, efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in controlling and/or financial analysis, ideally with exposure to complex, project-based or product-oriented environments;


• Proven experience in partnering with senior business stakeholders, including presenting data, discussing complex business cases and supporting decision-making with clear recommendations;


• Action-oriented way of working with a strong eye for detail, ensuring high quality and accuracy of financial information;


• Ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships in a matrix organization, working across functions, geographies and cultures;


• Fluent English, both spoken and written;


• Digital skills including knowledge of Power BI or similar analytics and visualization tools, with the ability to view, filter and drill down into reports and visuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., R&D, clinical trials or related areas), or in other highly regulated, innovation-driven sectors;


• Experience with SAP / SAP HANA or comparable ERP systems, particularly in controlling and reporting modules.