About the role
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
Process Ownership: You develop the vision, strategy, and objectives for the Accounting process and are responsible for its development in line with functional directives, local requirements, and BPM methodology.
E2E Process Alignment: You own the end-to-end alignment of the Accounting process together with BPM, Business Process Experts (BPEs), and IT.
Continuous improvement: You develop business cases and functional roadmaps and manage continuous improvement initiatives to develop (corrective) measures that deliver innovation.
Leadership & Collaboration: You are responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cross Services, and lead the respective teams.
Performance Monitoring: You monitor process performance and define meaningful KPIs for the Accounting process.
Governance & Documentation: You develop procedures, ensure adherence, and create and maintain complete, current process documentation and training materials.
Collaboration: You collaborate closely with Business Process Experts, e.g. in identifying improvement potentials and monitoring process performance.
Transformation: You support the organizational transformation using shared services and AI.
Qualifications:
Qualification: Degree in business administration with a focus on accounting / finance or comparable.
Process Expertise: Strong understanding of the E2E Accounting process and a clear view of where it needs to go.
Mindset: Passionate about our company's vision and future, with a genuine drive to shape change.
Seniority: Sufficient experience to drive change and make tough judgment calls.
Business Focus: Strong emphasis on business acumen, complemented by good SAP S/4HANA skills.
Experience: working in Shared Service organizations within global corporate structures is a plus.
Languages & Travel: Very good English (min. C1) and German (min. B2) skills; willingness to take occasional business trips.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg Business Services KGAplyr's read
Freudenberg Group is a multifaceted technology leader in sealing and filtration, attracting talent across engineering, customer service, and operations roles.
What's promising
- •Freudenberg Group's global presence offers diverse career opportunities in multiple sectors.
- •Strong focus on innovation in sealing technologies and specialty lubricants.
- •Commitment to sustainability through advanced filtration and nonwoven solutions.
What to watch
- •Complex organizational structure may lead to slower decision-making processes.
- •Potential for high-pressure environments in manufacturing and production roles.
- •Limited public information about employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
Why Freudenberg Group
- •Specializes in niche markets like medical and automotive sealing technologies.
- •Diverse product portfolio includes nonwovens and specialty lubricants.
- •Long-standing reputation in industrial applications and technology innovation.
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About Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg Group is a global technology company that specializes in sealing technologies, nonwovens, filters, release agents, and specialty lubricants. The company operates in various sectors including automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
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