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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Business Controller HCB Professional (m/f)
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About this Position
What you´ll do
- Take ownership of end-to-end financial controlling activities, partnering closely with Business Units and Corporate teams to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes in line with Henkel’s financial reporting standards.
- Monitor and analyze budget and forecast execution for key KPIs, including Revenue (NES), Gross Profit, OPEX, EBIT-F, and Cash & Net Working Capital.
- Prepare forecasts, rolling outlooks, and P&L analyses, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends.
- Deliver insightful standard and ad-hoc financial analyses to support business decisions and performance improvement.
- Support cost optimization initiatives and profitability improvement analyses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on business and finance-related projects.
- Support internal and external audits by coordinating data and responding to audit requests.
- Prepare and present financial reports and business insights to internal stakeholders.
What makes you a good fit
- A university degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Controlling or Finance, preferably in an international or multinational environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into business-oriented insights.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other analytical tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau); experience with automation/macros is an asset.
- Solid working knowledge of SAP
- A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Very good English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- This role is offered on a fixed‑term employment contract for 18 months.
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Annual 1 month bonus, proportional to the period of employment in the calendar year
- Benefits: medical care, life insurance, Multisport card
- Preferential purchase of company’s products and quarterly packages with Henkel products
- Individual training and development programmes
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26095433
Job Locations: Poland, Mazowieckie, Warsaw
Contact information for application-related questions: hrpoland@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.