Head of Controlling - Product Group Implants & Disposables (f/m/x)

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery.

In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives.

In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide.

The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your role

• Act as a Finance Business Partner for the Head of Product Group Implants & Disposables

• Lead and develop Operations Controllers at five manufacturing sites

• Oversee the financial planning for the Product Group as well as the steering throughout the year and the initiation of corrective actions

• Provide financial guidance on strategic initiatives of the Product Group

• Create transparency regarding the operational performance and FCF (especially CAPEX & inventory management) with appropriate KPIs

• Provide a timely and meaningful reporting to all relevant stakeholders to enable fact-based decision-making

• Ensure the financial compliance of the Product Group with internal and external requirements (e.g. month-end & year-end closing activities of legal entities)

• Active participation in important Operations and Controlling projects to drive standardization and harmonization across Sites as key enablers for efficiency and scalability

• Collaborate with the Finance community (Group Controlling, SBU Controlling, Accounting) on manufacturing-related topics for Strategy and Mid-term Planning

Your profile

• Relevant academic degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field, Master's degree or additional certifications preferred)

• 7-10 years of experience in Finance & Controlling in a global corporate environment and with a focus on manufacturing-related topics

• Strong communication, collaboration, presentation and leadership skills, to manage diverse teams in a global, culturally diverse environment

• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills, a passion to conceptualise and to drive process improvements as well as the capacity to influence and engage at all levels within the organisation

• Hands-on mentality and passion to co-create a future-fit Controlling organisation

• Expertise in change management is a plus

• Fluent in English

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Marina Löw