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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.
Head of Business Controlling - Adhesive Technologies
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Head of Business Controlling - Adhesive Technologies
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About this Position
The Head of Business, Operations & Supply Chain Controlling for HAT ANZ is a senior finance leadership role overseeing the full P&L and balance sheet for Henkel Adhesive Technologies in Australia and New Zealand. As a strategic business partner and core member of both Finance and Adhesive Technologies Leadership Teams, the role drives financial performance, supports decision-making across commercial, operational, and supply chain functions, and ensures compliance. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional and regional teams, while also leading and developing two direct reports to foster a high-performance, continuous improvement culture.
What you´ll do
- Present financial results and performance insights to the Leadership Team.
- Review business performance and align with regional controlling.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for ANZ Adhesive Technologies.
- Monitor KPIs and analyze product and customer profitability.
- Support strategic and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards.
- Manage sales incentives and customer rebate processes.
- Coach and develop direct reports; drive process improvement and digitalisation.
What makes you a good fit
- 15 years’ experience in business controlling with strong SAP proficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
- Advanced analytical skills and commercial mindset.
- Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and product costing.
- Strong communicator with effective stakeholder management.
- Experienced in process improvement, automation, and digitalisation.
- Detail-oriented with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance teams.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
- Globally 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
- Flexible Public Holidays
- Company Products Allocation
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: 25081586
Job Locations: Australia, Victoria, Kilsyth - Melbourne, VIC
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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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.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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