Manager Operations Controlling

Adhesive Technologies Controlling Finance Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland Full Time Regular
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About this Position

As Global Operations Controller (AFO) within HAT, you act as a business partner to stakeholders, delivering financial expertise, driving global controlling standards, leading financial analysis in key global projects, and ensuring standardized planning, reporting, and performance steering across regions and production sites.

You will report to the Head of Operations Controlling and collaborate with a diverse and international team.


What you´ll do

  • Define, harmonize, and continuously improve global plant controlling standards and documentation, including the development of guidelines and standardized templates across regions and production sites.
  • Drive standardized planning processes for production sites, including target-setting methodologies, and support initiatives such as standard costing and production benchmarking.
  • Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional global projects and digital initiatives by shaping concepts, providing financial guidance, and developing actionable plans.
  • Moderate and coordinate global plant controlling calls, fostering knowledge sharing and best practice exchange.
  • Ensure high-quality, consistent reporting and governance of tools and BI systems by validating data integrity, supporting system enhancements, and addressing stakeholder requirements.
  • Develop and enhance operational reporting to enable data-driven decision-making, including identifying opportunities to automate and streamline reporting.
  • Support performance steering through targeted financial analyses and insights for Operations and business stakeholders.
  • Contribute to month-end closing and ensure accurate global production reporting within BI systems.

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Experience in Plant Controlling or Supply Chain Controlling is a strong asset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a results-oriented mindset.
  • Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Excel).

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Pension Fund
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Canteen discounts

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26094086

Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

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Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

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