Finance Manager HBS DACH (mfd)
Job Summary
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.
About the Role
As Financial Manager DACH you will lead the reporting and controlling for all entities associated with Hydro Building Systems DACH. This is a high-impact senior role where you will shape financial performance ensure strong governance and function as a strategic business partner to local leadership. This role will be reports into the Finance Director North Region covering DACH Nordic Benelux and UK.
What we offer you
- A high-impact finance leadership role with visibility.
- A collaborative value-driven environment.
- Opportunities for career growth across Europe and globally.
What you will be doing
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead monthly closing consolidation and reporting activities.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and HGB.
- Supporting and contributing to continuously improved financial reporting processes as well as business planning
- Owning the monthly closing: such as consolidation error checking and solving monthly report preparation etc
Business Partnering
- Provide insights that influence strategic and operational decisions.
- Being the dedicated business partner for all DACH entities
- Supporting the business in developing and implementing effective benchmarking training and deployment of new ways of working with focus on SG&A
Performance Management & Working Capital
- Drive rigorous financial analysis and cost/investment control.
- Lead working capital management and credit policy.
Control Compliance & Internal Governance
- Own internal control procedures and ensure strong governance.
Projects ERP & Transformation
- Contribute to ERP rollouts integrations and digital transformation.
- Participation and/or leading projects at plants and/or business unit
Team & Collaboration
- Direct report of 2 team leaders covering controlling and credit management with a total responsibility of 14 employees.
- Collaborate with various teams and business units.
- Be an active part of the finance and strategy team andsupport the team with other taskswhen needed.
What will make you successful
- Degree in Finance or related field.
- 5 years experience with leadership exposure.
- Strong analytical skills initiative-taking mindset and excellent communication.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Knowledge of SAP Power BI HFM is a plus.
- Well-developed ability to express oneself both verbally and in writing is required with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently.
- A positive person with high integrity and can-do approach as well as ability to prioritise and execute.
- A curious mindset with willingness to learn and develop oneself as well as others
- A structured way of working and a strong drive to deliver results with precision and quality.
- A strong ability for independent work as the tasks and changing environment requires flexibility.
- Be an active and collaborative part of the team which is multi location based.
Equal opportunities
At Hydro we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.
Apply before: 31/05/2026
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.