Job Description
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a specialty materials provider with an unwavering commitment to forging innovative solutions. We possess extensive expertise and leadership in material science within the core market segments of Mobility, Digital, Food and Healthcare. By providing advanced chemistry-based solutions our 70,000 employees enable industry transformation, develop technological advancements, and create more fruitful lives for the global population.In our Advanced Materials division, we are a globally leading manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. Our engineering plastics and composites are superior to metals and other materials in terms of their performance profile and are used in a variety of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry.
As Business Controller you will oversee, manage, and coordinate the financial controlling activities for all business lines produced in MCAM GmbH in Germany (PECM, PEEX, PE Lining, PE MediTECH, Machined Parts and Carbon Composites).
You will play a key role in optimizing financial resources to drive the growth and profitability objectives of MCG ES&S EMEA. This includes delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Group standards, and providing strategic insights to manage business risks and enable informed decision-making.
Accounting and Compliance:
- Manage monthly stock valuation, including identifying and reporting slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Support the local finance team in accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with German GAAP, IFRS, and Group standards.
- Collaborate with the finance team, business line managers, and leadership to prepare budgets and multi-year plans.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights for financial planning and decision-making.
- Perform periodic cost runs, update machine and hourly rates, and monitor cost structure changes with manufacturing teams.
- Lead margin management initiatives by identifying profit improvement opportunities validating product costing and recommending pricing adjustments.
- Review and validate transfer pricing updates while supporting new transfer pricing initiatives.
- Act as a financial partner to business line managers and teams, providing financial reporting, training and contract reviews.
- Support business initiatives, investments (e.g., capital expenditure requests), and project evaluations with financial analysis.
- Actively participate in business team meetings, offering insights into the financial impact of decisions and presenting financial results.
- Prepare accurate and timely analyses of EMEA consolidated actuals, budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.
- Provide essential financial data to support the strategic development of business lines.
- Serve as a trusted sparring partner for business line managers, offering strategic financial analysis and guidance.
- Lead special projects to drive portfolio development and enhance corporate management initiatives.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance systems and tools to improve operational efficiency while adhering to company standards.
- Test reporting functions, improve data quality, and share best practices across teams.
- 5 to 8 years of finance, controlling and business experience with increasing responsibility.
- Strong financial background including knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS.
- Expertise in business controlling, cost of goods sold (COGS) and standard costing (e.g. variance analysis).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill and present complex financial information clearly.
- Leadership abilities to challenge, motivate and lead teams to deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, multicultural, and matrixed environment.
- High resilience to time pressure and stress, with strong commitment, flexibility, and a service-oriented mindset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication -, negotiation -, and interpersonal skills in English and German.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and a strong interest in ICT and digitalization.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes.
Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration, and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world.
We offer you a secure job position in a pleasant and collegial environment, offering engaging and responsible tasks within an international setting.
Moreover, you'll enjoy an appealing compensation package, comprehensive social benefits, including bonuses, health offerings, employee discounts, job bicycle leasing and some more.
We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet – a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.View More