Associate Finance Director CEEMEA
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About Wella Company
Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprising iconic brands and operating in over 100 countries. With 6,000 employees globally, Wella Company empowers consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company delivers sustainable growth to its stakeholders.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Finance Director for EE‑MEA to join our fast‑paced organization. In this important leadership role, you will partner closely with the Senior Finance Director and cross‑functional teams to drive financial performance, support key business decisions, and ensure compliance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Business partnering: Be the primary business partner for the EE‑MEA cluster, collaborate with multifunctional teams, challenge business partners in commercial negotiations, and identify savings opportunities.
- FP&A leadership: Lead the FP&A team for the entire EE‑MEA cluster (budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning), establish robust processes, and provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
- Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations to Regional and Global stakeholders.
- Cost control: Own SG&A forecasting across the EE‑MEA cluster, working closely with HR team and presenting optimization areas.
- Internal controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements, and support internal and external audits as needed.
- Capability development: Train multifunctional teams on finance basics, coach junior members, foster continuous improvement and innovation.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, strong track record in FP&A and business partnering, ideally within FMC environment.
- Deep understanding of financial modeling, P&L management, operational finance.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, proficiency in English.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP) and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
What We Offer
- A flexible hybrid work model with shorter Fridays all year long.
- Birthday gift of a day off—spend it with those who matter most!
- Freedom to work remotely from EU for up to 30 days annually.
- A day off for each full year with us (up to five extra days) to celebrate your dedication.
- Quarterly and annual recognition program with financial rewards.
- Company car/allowance.
- Comprehensive Luxmed medical coverage.
- Life insurance.
- A lunch card to fuel productivity.
- A Multisport card to keep active and healthy.
- Support for commute (public transport).
- Exciting product gifts four times a year and opportunities to sample new products.
- Funding for team bonding and integration activities.
- Bonuses for life’s special moments (marriage, birth of child) and long‑term service.
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