Director BU Controlling FCS

Germany - Hanau

Finance

Posted on 26-06-2025

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we pioneer approaches to sustainability that continue to offer customers materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage.  To achieve this, however, we know we can’t stand still.  We know we need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. It’s why we invest so much in research & development. It’s why we push ourselves to tackle increasingly complex challenges. It’s why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed. It’s why we are looking for talented individuals to shape tomorrow by leading the way today. In an environment like this, imagine what you could do?

About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. 

What you will be doing

Controlling for BU FCS Globally

•    The function drives for business results of FCS globally through close business partnership and provides business solutions.

•    The function works closely with the SVP FCS to identify, assess and value business development opportunities and strategies to grow the Fuel Cell and Stationary business

•    It secures proper budgeting, forecasting and reporting to drive performance.

•    The functions secures proper financial accounting and closing under C-GAAP and under UFRS

•    It ensures globally full compliance for FCS related taxation (Corporate income, VAT) and actively participates in tax transfer pricing documentation and compliance analysis.

•    It ensures globally compliance and internal control (MICR) for FC/SECC

•    Develop, direct and evaluate the organization’s financial performance.

•    Act as an advocate for direct reports within Umicore. Establish organizational structure, create individualized professional development programs, policies, and procedures. Motivate direct and indirect reports, challenging them achieve greater results while maintaining healthy and balanced lives

•    Lead succession planning in collaboration within the company, establishing plans for the next generation of staff. Performing gap analysis with HR and preparing staff to grow into future leaders.

•    Develop and maintain relationships with associations, industry, and government officials that are in the best interest of Umicore.

Business IT BU

-     The function monitors financial and procurement IT systems and ensures they are updated and maintained by IT.

-     It supports the local role out of the global FCS-IT strategy as per actual IBP.

-     It continues to optimize process via IT solution /digitalization. Document clear use cases and the benefits.

Who we are looking for

Education:

Advanced University degree in Finance. Additional Master / CPA / Legal degree is a plus.

Vocational Education:

Familiar with the local tax system and statutory reporting requirements. Experience with IFRS a plus.

Experience with budgeting processes, legal and IS matters as well as bank relationships

Familiar with the implementation / application of internal control systems

Stress resilience, ability to travel, interested in international assignment

High proficiency in English

Experience:

+10 years of work experience in a multi-cultural international organization.

Demonstrated analytic, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; capable of addressing the requirements of a diverse group of internal customers and stakeholders.

Integrity and strong Business Ethics.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?