Business Division Controller - Polymers

Business Division Controller - Polymers Job Details | Wacker Chemie AG

We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser's local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies.

Modify Cookie Preferences

Accept All Cookies

Skip to main content

• All Jobs

• Jobs by Experience Level

• Pupils

• Students

• Graduates

• Professionals

• Jobs by Functional Area

• EHSS

• Engineering

• IT

• Marketing & Sales

• Production & Supply Chain

• Research & Development

• Service Functions

• See all jobs

• Back to Career Page

Language

• Cetina (Ceská republika)
• Deutsch (Deutschland)
• English (United States)
• ()

View Profile

• All Jobs

• Jobs by Experience Level

• Pupils

• Students

• Graduates

• Professionals

• Jobs by Functional Area

• EHSS

• Engineering

• IT

• Marketing & Sales

• Production & Supply Chain

• Research & Development

• Service Functions

• See all jobs

• Back to Career Page

Language

• Cetina (Ceská republika)
• Deutsch (Deutschland)
• English (United States)
• ()

View Profile

Language

• Cetina (Ceská republika)
• Deutsch (Deutschland)
• English (United States)
• ()

View Profile

• All Jobs

• Jobs by Experience Level

• Pupils

• Students

• Graduates

• Professionals

• Jobs by Functional Area

• EHSS

• Engineering

• IT

• Marketing & Sales

• Production & Supply Chain

• Research & Development

• Service Functions

• See all jobs

• Back to Career Page

Search Jobs

Job Description

Apply now

• Start apply with LinkedIn

Apply Now

Start

Please wait...

Job Title: Business Division Controller - Polymers

Job Location (Short): Allentown, PA, USA, 18106

| Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 48108

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Ann Arbor we are looking for a(n) Business Division Controller - Polymers.

The Director Controlling is the financial lead for the Polymers Business in the NCA region directly supporting the Division Vice President in achieving the strategic, operational, and financial goals and objectives of the business. Polymers NCA has ~240 employees at 3 US sites and 2 sites in Latin America. The incumbent is a member of the regional leadership team and, in that capacity, provides financial guidance and consultation to the broader organization regionally and from a functional perspective. Must maintain a strong cross-functional network with various organizations in US, Germany, and other countries. Close collaboration with global colleagues is essential to ensure alignment within the business from an operational and strategic standpoint, and for implementation of new tools and processes from a functional standpoint. Participates in global division strategic and operational planning meetings and other global division and controlling meetings as necessary.

The controller is responsible for directing the timely analysis and reporting of Division financial results to facilitate understanding of profitability drivers and performance vs. expectations. The incumbent takes the lead role in coordinating the budgeting and forecast process for the regional business. Individual provides the "communication bridge" to the broader financial organization to advocate for the needs of the business. The controller is responsible to ensure that all investment projects are appropriately analyzed and reviewed so that informed investment decisions are made. The controller plays a valuable role in assisting the Division Vice President to drive programs aimed at productivity, profit improvement or other strategic initiatives.

• Provide business advice and counsel to the Division Vice President through active participation in the regional leadership team, acting as the business interface with other finance disciplines and actively participating in the development of business operating strategies.
• Direct the timely and accurate completion ongoing operational analysis required by Division, Region, or Corporate management. This includes the monthly reports, forecasts, budgets, and strategic planning. Support other functional groups within Polymers in utilizing various information tools to support business needs.
• Establishes and maintains cost center planning and analysis of expenses within NCA region. Support continuous improvement projects in the region and drive cost efficiency.
• Prepare financial evaluations of capital expenditures, ensuring analyses and approval documents are prepared in accordance with regional and corporate procedures. Provide an independent view of the merits of individual projects from a broader strategic perspective.
• Supports/prepares presentations for all levels of management on business performance. Deliver presentations on business results in various settings, including monthly leadership meetings, regional and global Controlling meetings, and broader employee meetings.
• Provide analytical support for major supplier and partner contract negotiation to ensure the impact on the business is well understood. Responsible for the integrity of sales contract administration for long-term contracts of the business, including analysis and approval of customer contracts to maintain appropriate level of profitability and ensure customer agreements can be effectively administered.
• Supervises the business team controllers supporting the division. This includes the timely completion of employee reviews and assessments, as well as supporting their continued development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor required, MBA preferred
• 10+ years related experience
• Ability to travel up to 30% or less, to US sites, as well as Germany
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge of cash flow and operational analysis techniques
• Proven planning, analysis, and decision-making skills
• Experience with and knowledge of financial systems and tools (Excel, SAP S/4 HANA)
• Familiarity with data access and visualization tools such as SAP Analytic Cloud and Tableau
• Effective communication skills, encompassing verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work across all functions and levels of the organization, applying influence skills to ensure proper controls, support change initiatives, and drive business results
• Ability to mentor nonfinancial personnel about the ways in which profit is created or destroyed
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to create and sustain a network within the Wacker organization to effectively align regional actions with global Division goals
• Knowledge of key markets and applications for products sold, as well as an awareness of the supplier and competitor landscape is valuable to put the business in context
• Must possess strong leadership skills, both in the management of the controlling department, as well as financial and strategic leadership of the Division as part of the management team
• Position typically requires participation at least once per year in global Polymers management team meetings, as well as periodic presence at Calvert City, KY manufacturing site or other WCC locations

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Wellbeing fund

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

• 401(k) with company match

• Education Assistance Program

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code: 31633

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Apply now

• Start apply with LinkedIn

Apply Now

Start

Please wait...

• Home
• Imprint and legal Disclaimer
• Data Protection
• Contact
• Opens in a new tab.
• Opens in a new tab.
• Opens in a new tab.

×

Cookie Consent Manager

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

Required Cookies

These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.

Required Cookies

Show More Details

Required Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider

We use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function:

• "route" is used for session stickiness
• "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data center
• "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor
• "Load balancer cookie" (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another

Cookies from provider SAPasserviceprovider are required and cannot be turned off

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about the use of the website, telling us, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, how visitors move around the website and how effective our advertising is. They are intended to help us improve the website's user-friendliness and thus your user experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Consent to all Performance Cookies

Show More Details

Performance Cookies Provider Description Enabled Adobe Analytics

Adobe Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Adobe. Adobe will use this information on behalf of the owner of the Website to evaluate how users use the Website, to generate reports about website activity, and to provide the website owner with additional services relating to the usage of the Website and Internet usage.

Consent to cookies from provider AdobeAnalytics

Advertising Cookies

These cookies serve ads that are relevant to your interests. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionality that these third parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies.

Consent to all Advertising Cookies

Show More Details

Advertising Cookies Provider Description Enabled LinkedIn

LinkedIn is an employment-oriented social networking service. We use the Apply with LinkedIn feature to allow you to apply for jobs using your LinkedIn profile. Opting out of LinkedIn cookies will disable your ability to use Apply with LinkedIn.

Cookie Policy

Cookie Table

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

Consent to cookies from provider LinkedIn

Confirm My Choices

Accept All Cookies