Brenntag North America, Inc. is hiring a Senior Controller Global Technology to play a central role in our Digital Transformation Roadmap. Reporting to the Director Controlling DDT, you will focus on strategic investments, cost controlling, and building business cases as the main business partner for our commercial platform, supply chain platform, and data & analytics teams.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders from diverse teams to drive optimal outcomes.
- Develop value cases alongside Digital, Data & Analytics, Supply Chain, and Commercial professionals.
- Translate business problems and requirements into technical specifications for practical digital solutions.
- Lead discussions with PL Owners to create understanding and acceptance of business cases, anchoring them in divisional planning.
- Perform project controlling; monitor project budget, execution, and track value contribution.
- Conduct monthly reporting on cost development and identify and follow up on budget action items.
- Serve as the controlling interface into the delivery organization (PMO Transformation office).
- Provide monthly reporting on project cost development and progress.
- Manage the invoice process and budget approvals for global projects.
- Ensure capitalization of Digital and Data & Analytics assets aligns with the Brenntag Group Accounting framework.
- Support the annual budget planning for Digital, Data, and Technology functions.
- Improve controlling processes and define standards for the DDT organization.
- Ensure DDT compliance with processes per Brenntag Global rules of procedure and internal guidelines.
What We're Looking For
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Finance & Controlling as a Business Controller.
- A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, IT, or Business Informatics.
- Experience with investment calculation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Hands-on experience with SAP and HFM.
- Good knowledge of technology and software tools.
Nice to Have
- A passion for technology-related topics.
- An interest in working in a global team with stakeholders across the world.
- Strong business acumen.
Technical Stack
- MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- SAP, HFM
Team & Environment
You will report to the Director Controlling DDT and act as the main business partner for commercial platform, supply chain platform, and data & analytics teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- A greenfield environment to drive change in a global business.
- An open space in a vibrant start-up corporate incubator.
- Extensive possibilities for professional development.
- Collaboration with an international team.
- Friendly and supportive colleagues.
- A competitive compensation package.
Work Mode
This is a global role.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.
