Senior Controller Global Technology

<p><span><span>Brenntag is investing heavily in transformation and technology and needs a senior controller to guide the process. In addition to cost controlling the role will collaborate with the global product owners and senior business stakeholders to create business cases, define value drivers and performance measurement. The controller will be the </span><span>main business</span><span> partner for the following teams: commercial platform, supply chain </span><span>platform</span><span> and data &amp; analytics.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br/><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Focus for this role will be on the “change the business” (all strategic investments on Brenntag’s Digital Transformation Roadmap) of Digital, Data and Technology (“DDT</span><span>”)  functions</span><span> and will report into the Director Controlling DDT</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with senior stakeholders from various teams to ensure the </span><span>optimal</span><span> outcome for Brenntag Developing value cases together with the Digital, Data &amp; Analytics team in conjunction with the Supply Chain and Commercial professionals</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Helping to translate business <span>problems/requirements</span> into technical requirements to develop practical digital solutions</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>Responsible for leading the discussion with the PL Owners to create understanding and acceptance of the business cases, anchoring them in the divisional planning</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Project Controlling; monitoring project budget, </span><span>it’s</span><span> execution and tracking of value contribution</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Monthly reporting on cost development and </span><span>identifying</span><span> and following up on budget action items.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Controlling Interface into the delivery organization (PMO Transformation office)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Monthly reporting on project cost development and progress</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Managing the invoice process and budget approvals for global projects</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensuring capitalization of Digital and Data &amp; Analytics related assets is in line with framework set forth by Brenntag Group Accounting (incl. required documentation)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Support the annual budget planning of Digital, Data and Technology functions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Improve controlling processes and define standards for DDT organization</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure compliance in DDT to processes set forth according to Brenntag Global rules of procedure and DDT internal guidelines </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span><span> </span></span><br/><b><span>Qualifications:</span></b><span><span> </span></span></p><ul><li><span><span> <span><span>At least 5 years relevant experience in Finance &amp; Controlling as a Business Controller </span></span><span> </span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Degree in Business administration, Finance, Controlling, IT, Business Informatics</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Passion for technology related topics</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Interest to work in a Global team with stakeholders across the globe</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong business acumen</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with investment calculation</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Good stakeholder management</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Fluent in English</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Good knowledge of MS Office, Excel, </span><span>Powerpoint</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with SAP and HFM</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Good knowledge of technology &amp; software tools</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Occasional travel to the Brenntag Essen/Amsterdam office for meetings with stakeholders and other members of the controlling team</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Our offer</b></p><ul><li><p>Greenfield environment to drive change in a global business</p></li><li>Open space in a vibrant start-up corporate incubator</li><li>Lots of possibilities for professional development</li><li>International team</li><li>Friendly and supportive colleagues</li><li>Competitive compensati