Senior Financial Controller (m/f/d) – International Finance Career / CFO Track (Full-Time)

Introduction

Experience drives success. Leadership is the next chapter. Build your international future in Finance.

We are looking for future leaders and CFOs of tomorrow! Have you already gained initial professional experience in Controlling, Accounting, auditing, or consulting? Are you pursuing an international career as a Finance Director or CFO? We offer you the opportunity to join the Finance function of the Hilti Group in an exciting development role.

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries.

Tasks

As a Senior Finance Controller within the Regional Controlling Team for Hilti Central Europe, you will play a key role in financial steering and decision support for the Hub, while further broadening your experience through collaboration on global initiatives and projects.

What You'll do

As a Senior Financial Controller, you support the organization across the full spectrum of financial performance management and work closely with senior management and international Finance teams. As a key business partner, you contribute to the financial steering and development of the company. Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing, coordinating, and executing all FP&A and controlling activities
• Responsibility for monthly and year-end closings as well as planning, forecasting, and cost control processes
• Analyzing company performance and advising senior management on sales, margin, cost, and profit development
• Evaluating business cases and supporting strategic decisions
• Collaborating with international Finance teams and contributing to cross-functional projects
• Developing and implementing solutions while building an international network within the Hilti Group

Profile

• Completed master’s degree with a focus on Controlling or Finance
• 3–5 years of professional experience in Controlling, preferably in an international corporate environment
• A proven track record of applying strong analytical skills and goal-oriented thinking
• Enjoyment of working with diverse people and strong communication skills across functions and hierarchical levels
• Excellent command of all MS Office applications; SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Fluency in English
• High international mobility and a clear ambition to grow into a leadership role, including willingness to relocate and travel

We offer

What’s In It for You

We provide the conditions you need to perform at your best. This includes a professional work environment and a friendly, supportive team. In addition, we offer:

• A structured onboarding phase
• A unique corporate culture where you can contribute your ideas
• Excellent development opportunities, including globally, based on your strengths, as well as opportunities for professional training and further education
• Home office option (up to 40% of working time)
• Flexible working hours (e.g., a shorter workday on Fridays) and working-time models such as sabbaticals
• Three additional days off: Good Friday, December 24, and December 31
• MyTime+ – For every two full years of service, you receive one additional day of annual leave per working year, up to a maximum of five additional days after ten years of service
• Every team member can spend up to two working days per year contributing to a social or environmental project while receiving regular pay
• Voluntary social benefits, such as insurance and additional pension provision
• Parking directly at the company site and good public transport connections (U6 station Alterlaa)
• Team member events (summer party, Christmas party, and joint department events)
• Meal allowance for the company cafeteria, which serves freshly prepared food every day
• Complimentary fruit and coffee
• Modern work equipment and office facilities
• Team member discounts and much more

Why Hilti

Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

At Hilti, we are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those with equivalent status.

Additional Information

Take the next step!

We look forward to receiving your online application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Olivier Mbalili Schneider. Hilti Deutschland AG | Olivier Mbalili Schneider | Human Resources