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Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes - that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus. With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

You support our team as

Controlling Manager / Controller Industrial Filtration (f/m/d)


  • Performance Management: You monthly analyze business results for the Industrial Business Unit in Germany and its sub-segments, focusing on sales and operating results
  • Business Partnership: To the German Sales Director, the Plant Manager in Weinheim, and regional Business Unit Management members, you build up relationships and support as a trusted business partner
  • Strategy: You oversee the implementation of strategic business plans and key operational projects
  • Customer and Product Profitability: You review and stabilize customer and product profitability, track regional sales and material price developments, and initiate necessary countermeasures
  • Cost Controlling: You identify key cost drivers and opportunities for optimization within the business unit
  • Cost Optimization: You implement effective cost control measures and monitor the success of cost-saving initiatives
  • Planning: You lead the German coordination of the Business unit's operational planning process
  • Forecasting: You coordinate the forecasting for the German Business Unit, set budgetary targets with department heads and track actual performance against these targets


  • Qualification: You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, or a related field
  • Experience: You own 5 or more years of experience in Finance and Controlling, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Analytical Skills: With the help of your strong analytical ability, you can break down complex financial issues into key business drivers
  • Business Acumen: Your critical thinking skills enable you to bring practical solutions to business challenges, not just from a financial perspective but with a view of the business
  • IT Expertise: You understand financial management systems and processes, with experience in MS-Office (especially Excel) and SAP/BI. Knowledge of BOARD would be ideal
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience within the filtration industry, and knowledge of industrial industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements are a plus
  • Leadership: You combine a hands-on mentality with strong result and goal orientation, capable to lead initiatives and drive improvements within your area of responsibility
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (German at least C1 level, English B2) enable you to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization


Company Pension

Save for retirement with the company's help.

Cafeteria/ Canteen

We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

Flexible Work Models

We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

On-site Medical Service

Our on-site medical service can handle a variety of medical needs.

Employee discounts

Opportunities for deals on products and services.

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