Senior Business Controller (“m/f/d”)

At JBT Marel, we are looking for a Senior Business Controller (“m/f/d”) to support our German manufacturing location in Glinde (Hamburg). This is full-time position, with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week after the onboarding period.

In this key role, you will act as the local finance partner to the business, working closely with operational teams and leadership to ensure strong financial performance, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis that supports strategic decision-making. You will also have a team of 2 reporting directly to you.

What you’ll do

• Act as the on-site finance lead supporting the German business partner and operational teams
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses
• Partner cross-functionally to support data-driven business decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and local regulations
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and systems

What you bring

To be successful in this role, you are a finance professional who enjoys working close to operations, thrives in a dynamic environment, and brings strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Moreover, we expect you:

• Are fluent German and English (written and spoken)
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or similar
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Can work independently on site while collaborating globally
• Possess advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems

Nice to have:
• Experience in a multinational or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or LN
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CMA (not mandatory)

Why join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, what we do truly matters. We are driven by our purpose to transform the future of food and strive to be a trusted partner in building a more sustainable food industry.
 

Our values guide everything we do:

• Serve with integrity.
• Create with collaboration.
• Grow with excellence.
• Advance with innovation.

We are committed to helping you grow - professionally and personally - by offering development opportunities, global collaboration, and meaningful work that makes an impact.
 

You’ll be part of an inclusive, international team culture, working on exciting projects that challenge and inspire you.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you.

 Apply by clicking the apply button and share your most recent CV with us.
 Learn more about us at: JBTMarel.com
 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbtmarel/

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us - and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.
 

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.
 

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.
 

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

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