Director of Controlling, Material Science ( EMEA)

Brenntag

Brenntag

Essen, Germany · warrington, uk · Paris, France · Leeds, UK · Barcelona, Spain · United Kingdom · Remote
Posted on Aug 15, 2025

Here at Brenntag we are looking for a Director of Controlling to join our Material Science business unit. This role can be based anywhere in Europe.

Job Description:

  • Financial steering & business co-piloting to the Material Science BU incl. planning, forecasting, trending, and analysis

  • Part of the development and execution of the Strategic of the Material Science business in EMEA

  • Drive actions for improvement and efficiency of BSP Material Science in the region.

  • Prepare and evaluate investment decisions and contract approvals when required

  • Support and work alongside non-financial management

  • Ensure compliance of business procedures, reporting compliance, controls, and risk assessments

  • Review and analyse working capital to achieve optimization

  • Support M&A in valuation, negotiations support, and alignment with stakeholders

Candidate Requirements:

  • Multiple years experience in a FP&A / Controlling position

  • Strong analytical skills & the ability to communicate across business functions

  • Ability to prioritise and manage own workload within a busy environment

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.


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