Company Overview
BIRKENSTOCK GROUP B.V. & CO. KG is a global brand with a rich history, dating back to 1774. The company is deeply rooted in its family tradition of shoemaking and has evolved into the largest employer in the German footwear industry. With over 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK maintains several locations in Germany and sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Job Description
* Drive compliance, transparency, and profitability in two production plants through business partnering with local organizations and serving as a link to the Group Finance Function.
* Be responsible for two direct reports in two locations (St. Katharinen and Uerzell).
* Serve as a Business Partner to local Managing Directors and Plant Leadership teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Completed studies in business administration or industrial engineering, ideally with a focus on controlling.
* At least 5 years of experience in finance, including 3 years of professional experience in plant controlling (standard costing variance knowledge and experience).
* Deep understanding of financial modeling techniques and relevant KPIs.
* Very good MS Office skills, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint, together with good SAP knowledge (modules: FI/CO/MM), experience with standard cost setups (ideally SAP COPA), and SAP4Hana desirable.
* A solution-oriented and analytical personality with a distinct hands-on mentality, extraverted with ability to communicate, connect, and present to different levels of organization.
* Fluency in English (B2+) and German (B1+).