Head of Business Controlling - Adhesive Technologies

About this Position The Head of Business, Operations & Supply Chain Controlling for HAT ANZ is a senior finance leadership role overseeing the full P&L and balance sheet for Henkel Adhesive Technologies in Australia and New Zealand. As a strategic business partner and core member of both Finance and Adhesive Technologies Leadership Teams, the role drives financial performance, supports decision-making across commercial, operational, and supply chain functions, and ensures compliance. It involves close collaboration with cross-functional and regional teams, while also leading and developing two direct reports to foster a high-performance, continuous improvement culture.

What You´ll Do

• Present financial results and performance insights to the Leadership Team.
• Review business performance and align with regional controlling.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for ANZ Adhesive Technologies.
• Monitor KPIs and analyze product and customer profitability.
• Support strategic and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards.
• Manage sales incentives and customer rebate processes.
• Coach and develop direct reports; drive process improvement and digitalisation.
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• 15 years’ experience in business controlling with strong SAP proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced analytical skills and commercial mindset.
• Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and product costing.
• Strong communicator with effective stakeholder management.
• Experienced in process improvement, automation, and digitalisation.
• Detail-oriented with ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance teams.
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Company Products Allocation
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.