Global Cost Controller

As a Senior OPEX Controller, you will have a business‑critical role at Envalior, acting as a strong and interactive finance partner to the business. You combine a passion for understanding what drives performance behind the numbers with sharp analytical skills and a clear focus on optimizing efficiencies.

In this key position, you support SG&A cost control activities, including CAPEX projects outside of the manufacturing function, while operating confidently in a dynamic and rapidly changing global environment. You are comfortable taking up space and presenting insights in senior stakeholder meetings, translating complex financial data into clear, relevant management information that enables informed decision‑making.

Change does not unsettle you—instead, it energizes you. If you are ready to make an impact, influence the business at a high level, and grow within an international organization that values insight, ownership, and collaboration, we invite you to join Envalior and help shape our future.

Main Responsibilities

• Work on optimizing and harmonizing financial processes & reporting and implementing best practices in OPEX Control.
• Act as sparring partner for functional budget holders
• Track / trace cost optimization initiatives, including synergies
• Ability to effectively operate in virtual teams across the region and globe, with multiple stakeholders (in- and outside of Envalior)
• Owner of the budgeting and forecasting process of OPEX
• Provide explanation, analysis and recommendations to management
• Review important business cases and provide support to improvement projects
• Review of capital expenditure proposal(s) and finalize IRR assessments for projects of supporting functions (outside of manufacturing).

Requirements:
• Master Degree in Accounting/Finance, and/or CMA, CPA, MBA
• Senior Finance professional with broad knowledge of and track record in Finance and Control processes in various businesses/operations/ manufacturing environments; minimum relevant working experience 8 years; + 10 years also welcome
• Familiar with Lean Sig Sixma methodologies
• You are able to analyze large datasets and translate data into practical advice for management
• You have a service-oriented mindset, and are able to communicate effectively and persuasively with a large group of stakeholders in- and outside Finance.
• Experience with cost optimization programs of advantage

Benefits:
WHY ENVALIOR?

Competitive Compensation:

Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:

Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.

Training & Development Opportunities:

At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.

APPLY NOW!

Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future.

Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter Polina Pokrovskaya at [email protected].

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

OUR HERITAGE

With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.

We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We’re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility – so, when we imagine the future, we’re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.