Global Finance Business Partner (f/m/d)

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our more than 18,000 employees shape the future of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technologies as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening relationships with global industries, we create trusted connections that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term results and pursue a forward-thinking vision for our people, our customers, and the world at large.

We are looking for a Global Finance Business Partner (f/m/d) – FP&A and Performance Controlling to join our Group Headquarters in Reinach/BL. In this influential role, you will shape Group-wide planning and management reporting, provide financial decision support to senior stakeholders, and help harmonize controlling standards across our international organization.

What is the role about?

Are you passionate about turning complex financial information into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers? Do you enjoy connecting Group-wide planning, performance reporting, and cost accounting across a decentralized organization? Would you like to drive the transformation of management accounting while partnering with finance teams around the world?

Reporting to the Director Global & PC Controlling, you will serve as a central point of contact for Group-level planning, consolidation, and performance reporting to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board. As Finance Business Partner to the Group CTO, you will also provide financial insight and decision support on Product Center topics. Working closely with the Global Finance Business Partner, you will lead Group-level activities while ensuring effective cross-coverage for selected Product Center responsibilities.

Which tasks will you perform?

You will:

• Lead Group-wide planning and forecasting activities, including the consolidation and reporting of rolling forecasts for Operations Reviews, year-end meetings, Executive Board and Supervisory Board reporting. You will coordinate timelines, instructions and submission quality
• Deliver high-quality Group management reporting, including the monthly Executive Board reporting package, facts and figures, quick forecasts, annual Cost of Sales reporting, and selected reporting obligations to government bodies and trade associations
• Drive consistent Cost of Sales and standard costing practices by acting as the department’s subject-matter expert, partnering with Production and local controllers on methodology, costing questions, variance analysis, and Group-wide harmonization
• Provide actionable performance insights through e.g. margin analysis, profit elimination calculations, working capital reviews, currency exposure analysis etc. You will act as a first point of contact for Production finance teams on FP&A, planning, costing, and performance-related questions
• Shape the transformation of Group controlling by leading the implementation of the Group Management Accounting tool and promoting harmonized management accounting and Cost of Sales practices across the Group
• Coordinate key Group finance activities, including incentive calculations, year-end transfer pricing topics, and contributions to the Corporate Risk Map process. You will also provide backup coverage for CAPEX reporting, analytics and dashboards, and month-end closing activities when required

What do we expect from you?

You:

• Hold a university degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, ideally at master’s level, and bring at least ten years of progressive experience in Group or corporate finance business partnering
• Have a strong understanding of planning, consolidation, IFRS or local GAAP, Group management reporting, Cost of Sales methodology, and standard costing, ideally gained in an industrial, decentralized, multi-entity, or matrix organization
• Combine excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders, including Executive Board-level audiences
• Bring advanced Excel capabilities and hands-on experience with BI and analytics solutions such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable tools, together with an interest in AI-supported reporting and analytics
• Have experience with SAP Business Warehouse or comparable data warehouse solutions and consolidation tools such as SAP BPC or SAP BFC; familiarity with SAP S/4HANA is an advantage
• Communicate fluently in English (written and spoken), with German considered an advantage, and are able to influence stakeholders without direct authority across an international and decentralized organization. You are willing to travel internationally for up to 20% of your working time

What can you expect from us?

• We are a family-owned, highly committed company with a long-term and sustainable vision
• You will take on a visible Group-level position with exposure to senior decision-makers and international finance teams
• You will have the opportunity to shape Group-wide FP&A, performance management, and management accounting practices
• We promote lifelong learning through versatile training and development opportunities, internal knowledge transfer, and digital learning formats
• You will work in an international and collaborative environment in which professional expertise, initiative, and constructive partnership are valued
• We support flexible ways of working and employee well-being through the benefits and working arrangements available at Group Headquarters

How do you apply?

To apply, we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Applications sent to us by e-mail cannot unfortunately be considered due to data privacy considerations.

Agencies, HR service providers, or similar entities are kindly requested to refrain from unsolicited submissions of profiles and inquiries regarding potential collaboration. Currently, we do not engage with external service providers for this role. Any unsolicited applications of this kind will be disregarded and deleted without further consideration. We appreciate your understanding.

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