Director Controlling

• Full-time

At Umdasch Group, we are pushing boundaries to shape the future of industrial solutions. With our newly launched Division "Umdasch Industrial Solutions" we are setting our sights on transforming industries like oil and gas refineries, shipyards, mines, and beyond.

Our vision? To deliver comprehensive services across the entire life cycle of industrial plants. This expansion is a bold step in our strategy, and we are searching for passionate professionals to join us in this exciting journey. As Director , reporting Division CFO you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Umdasch Group's future, working with a dynamic team to build synergies across divisions and expand our industrial portfolio.

Join us in this groundbreaking chapter, and together, we will drive innovation and success in the industrial sector

The responsibilities of Director Finance and Controlling are:

• Oversee and manage the Division Finance & Controlling team, ensuring effective leadership and operational excellence.
• Provide strategic financial leadership at the regional level, aligning with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Lead the integration of different parts of the Division into Umdasch Group's accounting and reporting frameworks, ensuring seamless financial integration.
• Establish and implement KPIs for the team, aligned with business targets, driving accountability and results.
• Support the development and coaching of finance and controlling staff, fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture.
• Drive the execution of Division strategy, with a particular emphasis on achieving financial objectives and long-term profitability.
• Ensure optimal business performance and sustainable profitability across all business units.
• Review internal processes, propose enhancements, and ensure compliance with corporate standards and procedures.
• Lead Division financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial outcomes (e.g., scenario planning).
• Act as a strategic business partner to the board, delivering financial analysis, highlighting variances, and developing business cases and scenarios.
• Prepare and present business cases for capital expenditures (CAPEX) and other key projects within the Division.
• Enhance controlling standards and optimize customer credit management processes within the Division.
• Collaborate closely with Umdasch Group's Finance & Controlling teams at HQ in Amstetten (Austria) to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, working closely with leadership to achieve global, regional, and local objectives.
• Serve as a role model, embodying and promoting the company's strategy, values, leadership culture, and code of conduct.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, and/or related disciplines
• Minimum of 5- 10 years' experience in a similar management role, demonstrating expertise in controlling, financial analysis, and business planning
• Profound knowledge of relevant financial and accounting standards
• Thorough commercial understanding and experience in the formwork, construction or building material industry, preferably with exposure to rental business models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills and ideally SAP FI and CO modules and/or Epicor/Quantify
• Receptive mindset and enthusiastic curiosity towards innovative AI tools and technologies
• Strong qualitative abilities, including analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills, along with effective problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey information concisely and clearly to various internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills, adept at managing diverse teams and delivering results