Functional Controlling Business Partner for Distribution (f/m/x)
- Finance and Controlling
- Experienced position
- Hoechst, Austria
- Full-time, Normal working hours
We are an Austrian family-owned company and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of furniture fittings. We supply our products to more than 120 markets. To provide the best possible service and build close customer relationships, our sales and marketing organisation is divided into five regions. Controllability across the whole organisation is essential, which is why we not only share data but convert it into actionable insights.
The Sales, Marketing & Distribution Controlling (SMDC) Department supports the Furniture Fittings Division with transparent performance reporting, strong business partnering and continuous improvement of our controlling standards.
As Functional Controlling Business Partner for Distribution, you will be the controlling sparring partner to our global Distribution leadership and support decision-making with clear insights, including financial implications. You will translate management questions into practical steering instruments for Distribution and ensure that we use clear, consistent definitions and interpretations of Distribution KPIs across regions and management levels. You will sit in the Controlling Excellence & Development Team and work closely with Global Controlling & Data Product Teams and other Controlling Business Partners.
You will be based at our headquarters in Höchst. Depending on the tasks at hand, travel may be required.
YOU WILL
act as a sparring partner to our global Distribution leadership. Interpret performance, identify drivers and root causes, recommend actions and track impact
translate Distribution strategy into steering together with the Distribution leadership: clarify which KPIs are used and agree on shared interpretation guidance (eg thresholds, typical root causes) to support consistent discussions across regions
co-create and evolve the Distribution controlling framework with Global Controlling & Data Product Teams: define the “what” (KPI positions, interpretation standards, management use) while the Global Controlling & Data Product Teams define the “how” (methods and technical specs)
drive governance and prioritisation: align Distribution requirements with SMD-wide requirements, coordinate with Regional Controlling Business Partners for feasibility, and set priorities with Data Product Teams
WE
are looking for a strong controlling profile with experience advising senior leaders and solid business understanding of Distribution/logistics processes and typical KPIs
expect strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business questions into clear analysis requests and practical steering tools
value a confident, collaborative personality who can align stakeholders across regions and functions and communicate with clarity (incl data storytelling and workshop moderation)
are in constant contact with our colleagues in the regions, so we require fluent English and German as well as knowledge of the local language at the work location
Legally binding note: The actual salary is above the metalworkers' collective agreement and is based on professional qualifications and experience as well as the Vorarlberg labor market.
Interested?
Then apply now and upload your CV. We look forward to meeting you! Another tip from us: you can also open the job postings as a PDF and save them for later on.
Our benefits
Time for yourself
Sometimes you just need more time for the things that matter to you and help you grow. That’s why we offer the option of taking a sabbatical. We provide flexible models that can be adapted to your individual situation. So you can take a longer break when you need it.
Where and how it suits you
At Blum you can enjoy flexible working hours and also work from home, provided this fits with your role and team. What matters to us is how you work, not where you work.
Learning time = working time
We help you grow during your time at work, both on a professional and a personal level. To this end, we offer not just a comprehensive onboarding programme, but also a wealth of opportunities for continuing professional development, true to the motto “learning time = working time”.
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Nadine Hirschmann
Area Sales
Julius Blum GmbH
Industriestraße 1, 6973 Höchst
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We remain a family company despite our size and strong international presence. It's what makes working at Blum so special. We respect each other and treat each other as equals, as we know that every employee has individual skills and abilities that are valuable to us as a company.
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Do you like a hands-on role? Over 4000 employees work in Production, ensuring that our customers get their fittings on time and in the right quantity and quality. People from 53 different nations, working together to give their best – with respect and on an equal footing at all times.
Do you prefer working in an office? Our company offers lots of interesting roles in our commercial or technical departments or in IT. Always hand in hand with a practised team, who face up to new challenges together.
Are you interested to know how a big company like ours works? With eight sites in Vorarlberg alone, we need good functioning processes and a strong infrastructure for the flow of goods between all the sites. You certainly won't be bored here!