Business Controller (H/F/X)

About this position

This Business Controller position is assigned to the Schwarzkopf Professional (BCP) and HCB (Henkel Consumer Brands) scopes, at the heart of a dynamic and international environment. The role plays a key business partner function for both local and European teams.

What You Will Do

• Manage and coordinate financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and analytical reports
• Track KPIs, perform in-depth analyses, and provide recommendations for performance improvement
• Drive and support the business by assisting senior leaders and operational managers in making well‑informed decisions
• Proactively communicate and present Controlling topics to General Managers (GMs) and other key business stakeholders
• Provide independent and objective financial insights to ensure systematic control and strict monitoring of defined objectives
• Ensure financial compliance and governance by applying internal guidelines and external regulatory standards
• Promote financial and controlling awareness across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement of controlling‑related concepts, processes, and tools
• Act as Project Lead and Team Leader: recruitment, onboarding, team development, and role‑modeling to foster agility, resilience, and digitalization

Why you are a good fit

• You have at least 3–4 years of experience in Controlling or Business Controlling, with a strong level of professional maturity
• You have worked in a structured and demanding environment, ideally with responsibility for a significant business scope (e.g. SKF Professional ~€30M and HCB)
• You are comfortable in an operational support role, with strong involvement in cost controlling, particularly marketing spend
• You are proactive and solution‑oriented, with the ability to challenge, analyze, and recommend tangible actions
• You are open to international travel and driven by a genuine desire to grow and develop
• You have a professional command of English, essential to succeed in an international environment and collaborate with European teams

Some of the benefits of joining Henkel

• Flexible working model, including flexible hours, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work from anywhere up to 30 days per year
• Extensive national and international career development opportunities
• Global well‑being standards with care and prevention programs
• Parental leave of at least 8 weeks, regardless of gender
• Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Profit sharing and incentive schemes
• 100% coverage of public transportation costs
• 75% coverage of health and life insurance premiums
• Access to childcare placements within partner networks

At Henkel, we value diversity in career paths, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that each individual’s uniqueness is our strength. Join our team and bring your uniqueness to Henkel! We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or generation.