Head of Controlling and Risk Management - Grid Automation, Europe

The Opportunity

As the Head of Hub Controlling and Risk Management, you play a pivotal leadership role overseeing financial controlling, performance analysis, and comprehensive risk management across Business Unit Grid Automation Europe. You ensure financial integrity, support strategic decision‑making, and mitigate business risks to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. This role reports to our Hub Leader Grid Automation Europe and functionally to the Business Unit CFO. The location of this role is flexible within Europe and will be determined in subsequent stages.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning for Hub Europe, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
• Monitor and analyze Hub performance, report key financial insights, and recommend corrective actions within Hub Management team.
• Oversee accurate financial reporting, month‑end/year‑end closing, and compliance with IFRS/GAAP, internal policies, and local regulations.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk management framework covering financial, operational, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Establish and enforce strong internal controls, conducting regular reviews to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Hub Manager and leadership team, supporting key initiatives, investments, and growth plans.
• Collaborate closely with BU, finance, sales, operations, internal audit, tax and other functions to ensure integrated financial and risk practices.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing controlling and risk team while driving continuous process and efficiency improvements.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree (MBA) or certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or FRM are highly preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, controlling, and risk management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational environment (technology, manufacturing, or infrastructure preferred).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, with proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing risk management frameworks and robust internal controls.
• Proficiency with SAP, ABACUS and advanced Excel; familiarity with analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a track record of developing high‑performing teams and working effectively in a matrixed, multi‑national, fast‑paced environment.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of additional European languages is a plus.