Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you shape the financial and operational direction of the Colmar site and contribute to its long-term success
You lead the Finance, Controlling and Supply Chain functions and drive sustainable business performance
Through budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis, you provide the insights needed to drive profitability and informed decision-making
Working closely with Operations, Division and Group stakeholders, you identify opportunities to improve financial performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
Effective governance, internal controls, compliance and investment management are part of your responsibility to safeguard the company's financial interests
In addition, you oversee key sourcing and procurement activities and contribute to strategic supply chain decisions
By developing and empowering your team, you foster a collaborative and high-performance culture
You hold a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage
You have proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a manufacturing environment
Beyond strong financial expertise, you bring a solid understanding of operational, procurement and supply chain processes
You communicate confidently across all organizational levels and are experienced in partnering with senior leadership teams in an international, matrix-driven organization
You are familiar with Operational Excellence principles as well as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001 standards
Fluency in French and English (at least at C1 level) is required; German language skills are an advantage
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 Performance Materials S.A.S.Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
- Master's degree
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of operational, procurement and supply chain processes
- Experience partnering with senior leadership in an international, matrix-driven organization
- Familiarity with Operational Excellence principles
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 standards
- Fluency in French and English (at least C1)
- German language skills
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
