Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in  Shanghai , we are looking for you as a(n) Global BU Controlling Manager.  

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

•    Active role within WACKER SILICONES’ BU/SU/Operations relevant (decision-making) committees. Business advisor for all relevant questions and decision-making points; sparring partner of other managerial functions.

Analysis and statements on all financial matters of company and business-fields, including but not limited to Opportunities and risks for the business unit(s) Profitability analysis Investment and profitability calculations/analysis Shutdown and bottleneck considerations

-    Company and business-field evaluations

-    Evaluation of acquisitions or divestments

Creation of / comments on planned / actual CM analysis Creation of rolling forecasts

•    Planning / budgeting (BP1, BP5) including sales & profit, cost center planning and cost unit controlling

•    Creation and further development of a regular global reporting systems on BU/SU/Operations level

•    Introduction / further development of business instruments and controlling aids

•    Evaluation / analysis of the business development of joint ventures

•    Business contact person of BUs/SUs/Operations advice and training on all controlling-related topics

•    Lead and participation in projects of the division and its subunits (BU, SU, Operations, Innovation, …)

•    Agile deployment within the organizational unit to balance workload peaks

•    Special assignments

Ad-hoc inquiries Divisional projects (e.g. M&A projects, establishment of JVs, etc.) Support of trainees / interns / diploma students Business Trainings

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

 

Education

Master's/Bachelor’s degree in business with a focus on controlling, finance, accounting or management (Master’s degree preferred) or similar qualifications, or a degree in chemistry with additional qualifications in business studies.

 

Practical Experience

Several years of experience in controlling or comparable business fields in multinational company; alternatively, experience in a business consultancy firm.

 

Knowledge

Very good knowledge of business administration Very good knowledge of methods and procedures of operational and strategic controlling Knowledge of production processes, material flows and WACKER SILICONES’ product portfolio Good basic chemical-technological knowledge

 

Skill

Strong analytical capabilities; able to comprehend complex issues and think using an entrepreneurial mindset Sound experience in presentation and moderation techniques as well as in project management Very good written and spoken English and Chinese Very good software user skills (MS Office, SAP + Business Objects) Flexibility, commitment, resilience Ability to work independently and in a self-organized manner Ability to work in a team; willingness to collaborate cross-functionally Assertiveness and persuasiveness Sense of responsibility

 

Others

Willingness to go on domestic / international business trip / training   As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.
We look forward to receiving your application!   Reference code: 26512