Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in close collaboration with Accounting, ensuring full compliance with FHCS and F&Co standards
Act as a strategic finance business partner for Global Functions, enabling decision‑making through transparent financial insights
Own the annual operating planning, cost structures, and central charging model for FHCS services
Drive cost reviews, variance analyses, and financial governance across departments and projects
Ensure financial audits, compliance with internal/external regulations, and alignment with GRC requirements
Lead efficient controlling processes (e.g. intercompany, P2P), including documentation and continuous improvement
Serve as key contact for auditors, tax authorities, and the Works Council Economic Committee
Lead and develop the controlling team and manage talent development
Oversee contract governance and documentation in Doxis
Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field
6+ years of controlling experience in a sales or production environment
Business fluent English and German
Strong SAP CO expertise; experience with Hyperion preferred
Solid knowledge of IFRS and German HGB accounting standards
Confident user of MS Office and financial data management systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional networks
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbHSkills Required
- Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field
- 6+ years of controlling experience in a sales or production environment
- Business fluent English and German
- Strong SAP CO expertise
- Experience with Hyperion preferred
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and German HGB accounting standards
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
Freudenberg Group Insights
What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg. Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
