Global Vice President Finance & Controlling / CFO - Business Unit Moulded Glass (m/w/d)

About the role

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded CFO with hands on mentality to lead the financial agenda of a globally operating Business Unit within a listed industrial group. Partnering closely with the Business Unit CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and delivering sustainable value creation in a complex, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Value Creation
• Act as trusted advisor and sparring partner to the BU CEO on all financial and strategic matters
• Define and execute the financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives and shareholder expectations
• Lead strategic initiatives including portfolio optimization, investments, and growth programs
• Full ownership of M&A activities, from evaluation and execution to integration/separation
• Performance & Financial Steering
• Drive transparency and performance management through robust KPI frameworks and business reviews
• Identify and deliver margin improvement, cost efficiency, and cash optimization initiatives
• Ensure disciplined capital allocation and value-based decision-making
• Financial Planning & Governance
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes
• Ensure high-quality reporting to Group and senior stakeholders
• Maintain strong governance, compliance, and internal control standards
• Capital, Liquidity & External Interface
• Manage liquidity, cash flow, and capital structure within Group guidelines
• Engage with banks, investors, and financing partners to secure funding and optimize financial flexibility
• Organization & Leadership
• Lead, develop, and transform an international finance organization
• Foster a high-performance culture and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Act as key interface to Group Finance, Executive Management, and external stakeholders
• Candidate Profile
• University degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in an international industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in strategic finance, business partnering, and transformation
• Strong M&A experience and capital markets exposure is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to operate in complex, matrix organizations
• Personal Attributes
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Decisive, resilient, and comfortable operating under ambiguity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at executive level
• High level of cultural awareness and international leadership capability
• Reporting Line
• Reports to the CEO of the Business Unit (Global EVP BU)
• Functional reporting to the Group CFO
• Other
• High willingness to travel
• Fluent German and English (negotiation level)

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