Head of Controlling Segment

Job Description

• Serve as a trusted business partner to the Head of Segment, driving fact-based decision-making across the full P&L and key balance sheet items, with a strong focus on value creation (margin, EBIT, ROS, and cash flow).
• Define, align, and maintain robust sales and margin performance reporting across key business cells (e.g., sales channels, product groups, and responsibilities).
• Analyze sales, margin, and ROS performance by business cell; identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable countermeasures.
• Drive execution of commercial excellence initiatives to unlock margin improvement opportunities and support performance dialogues with Business Areas and Sector leadership.
• Monitor and track pricing initiatives (e.g., value selling, price realization) by business cell, ensuring proper documentation and transparency (e.g., Sprint).
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance of RFQ/PCIS calculations, tools, and methodologies.
• Lead financial evaluation of growth investments, including expansion projects (eCRs) and business cases, ensuring alignment with value creation targets.
• Oversee profitability tracking of key customer projects throughout relevant stage-gate processes.
• Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence (P&L and balance sheet analysis), business plan development, P75 calculations, and post-acquisition integration.
• Provide financial analysis and controlling input for management reviews, strategic decisions, and ad hoc requests.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, as well as all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support legal entities during corporate audits and ensure adherence to Sector and Business Area processes and procedures.
• Promote and leverage best practices across the Segment and broader organization through active collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Responsible for Actual and Forecast reporting for Segment (Full P&L excl. manufacturing variations, Sales/margin development, receivables,  segment related investment (capacity expansion) and fixed headcount for segment relevant functions
• Responsible for segment specific Budget planning processes and according to BA Controlling requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is required
• 5-10 years' experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Controlling roles
• Location, Fairlawn, OH following hybrid schedule, subject to change depending on business needs
• Segment Controlling of a small PMS or mid size CU; personal leadership 3-5 years 
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Experience in international environment needed 

Additional Information

THE PERKS

· Immediate Benefits
· Paid Time Off
· Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
· Employer 401(k) Match
· Competitive Bonus Programs
· Employee Assistance Program
· Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional

· And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!   

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.