Chief Financial Officer (all genders welcome)

thyssenkrupp Materials Services is one of the world’s leading mill-independent materials distribution and service providers, operating in over 30 countries with approximately 380 locations - including 270 warehouse sites. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, the company generated €12.1 billion in sales. The company is structured into three Business Units: Solutions, Processing, and Distribution & Trading.

The Solutions Business Unit, with a global team of 5,300 employees and annual sales of approximately €1.24 billion, encompasses two Operating Units - MillServices & Systems and Supply Chain Solutions. Supply Chain Solutions was formed by integrating the expertise of several group companies, including Aerospace, Supply Chain Services, Pacemaker.ai. As the world’s leading "Materials as a Service"-provider, it serves a wide range of industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive/EV, Industrial Equipment, Renewable Energy, Steel, and more.

Your responsibilities

As CFO of the Business Unit Solutions, you will be a key strategic partner to the global leadership team while directly managing three Chief Financial Officers. You will oversee global finance, controls, and accounting functions, working closely with regional finance teams to drive financial excellence. Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing financial and operational strategies aligned with business objectives
• Overseeing global finance functions, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, GAAP standards, and financial controls
• Driving digital transformation in financial management, including forecasting, cost accounting, budgeting, and reporting, including the implementation of modern productivity applications and local ERP systems
• Collaborating with operational teams to optimize profit margins and cashflows
• Supporting the Business Unit CEO with data-driven insights and strategic analysis
• Leading talent strategy to support business objectives while fostering the growth of direct reports and high-potential employees

Your Profile

• Proven experience leading a global finance team within an industrial manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain services organization, ideally in an international setting
• Strong expertise in business process improvement, M&A, post-merger integrations, FP&A with a strong focus on financial controls
• Collaborative and motivational leadership style, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills as well as strong cultural competencies
• Ability to navigate a matrixed environment while maintaining a hands-on, proactive approach
• Willingness to travel internationally and fluent in written and spoken English and German (additional language skills are a plus)

If you’re a strategic finance leader looking to make an impact in a dynamic, global organization, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Details

Janina Riahi

Head of Sourcing & Recruiting

Tel: +49 172 1006916

Your benefits with us

We at thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Business Unit Solutions, are a highly global, diverse and dynamic team working in a challenging but exciting industry. Together with a motivated and high performing team, you will get the possibility to shape the future and success of our Business Unit. We offer you the following benefits:

• A competitive salary package and additional benefits, such as a long-term incentive bonus, company car and company pension scheme
• A modern and flexible work environment at our thyssenkrupp headquarter in Essen (Germany) with home office possibilities
• Development opportunities within the management team of thyssenkrupp Materials Services and the thyssenkrupp group

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.