Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Digital Product Manager - Finance Planning & Management Reporting (d/f/m)
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Digital Product Manager - Finance Planning & Management Reporting (d/f/m)
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About this position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 47.000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?
What you'll do
- As a member of our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Finance & Controlling BI team within Henkel dx, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and optimization of financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting solutions
- Bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring the successful delivery of EPM projects
- In collaboration with Application owner, develop and maintain the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value and stakeholder input
- Collaborate with EPM Business Application owner, business Key users, IT, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable user stories and technical specifications
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track
- Communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior management
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in EPM technologies and financial planning & management reporting practices
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of internal teams
- Ensure that the EPM system meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and usability
What makes you a good fit
- University degree, preferably a major either in Finance, Controlling, Information Technology or similar subjects
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
- Experience in a similar role within a large enterprise or consulting firm
- Excellent project management skills with a minimum 5 years of experience in leading EPM implementations either from business or from IT side
- Proficiency in SAP BPC 11.1 on BW4/HANA and related tools and technologies would be a plus
- Being able to guide and influence team members without direct authority, often relying on collaboration and persuasion
- Excellent communication including cross cultural communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Azure Dev/Ops, Jira, Trello)
- Fluent in English; German language skill is a plus
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.
JOB ID: 24064624
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.