Job Description- Serve as a trusted business partner to the Head of Segment, driving fact-based decision-making across the full P&L and key balance sheet items, with a strong focus on value creation (margin, EBIT, ROS, and cash flow).
- Define, align, and maintain robust sales and margin performance reporting across key business cells (e.g., sales channels, product groups, and responsibilities).
- Analyze sales, margin, and ROS performance by business cell; identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable countermeasures.
- Drive execution of commercial excellence initiatives to unlock margin improvement opportunities and support performance dialogues with Business Areas and Sector leadership.
- Monitor and track pricing initiatives (e.g., value selling, price realization) by business cell, ensuring proper documentation and transparency (e.g., Sprint).
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance of RFQ/PCIS calculations, tools, and methodologies.
- Lead financial evaluation of growth investments, including expansion projects (eCRs) and business cases, ensuring alignment with value creation targets.
- Oversee profitability tracking of key customer projects throughout relevant stage-gate processes.
- Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence (P&L and balance sheet analysis), business plan development, P75 calculations, and post-acquisition integration.
- Provide financial analysis and controlling input for management reviews, strategic decisions, and ad hoc requests.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, as well as all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support legal entities during corporate audits and ensure adherence to Sector and Business Area processes and procedures.
- Promote and leverage best practices across the Segment and broader organization through active collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Responsible for Actual and Forecast reporting for Segment (Full P&L excl. manufacturing variations, Sales/margin development, receivables, segment related investment (capacity expansion) and fixed headcount for segment relevant functions
- Responsible for segment specific Budget planning processes and according to BA Controlling requirements
Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is required
- 5-10 years' experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Controlling roles
- Location, Fairlawn, OH following hybrid schedule, subject to change depending on business needs
- Segment Controlling of a small PMS or mid size CU; personal leadership 3-5 years
- Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
- Experience in international environment needed
Additional InformationTHE PERKS
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
