Finance Director, Global Manufacturing and Distribution Controlling

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as a market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

The Finance Director, Global Manufacturing and Distribution Controlling is responsible for overseeing the financial management of WS Audiology's manufacturing and distribution operations worldwide. This role is critical in optimizing cost efficiency, supporting strategic growth, and ensuring financial governance across both production and distribution functions.

What you will do

Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategies supporting global manufacturing and distribution.
- Lead long-term planning, financial modeling, and decision support for production and logistics.
- Collaborate with senior operations leaders to improve cost efficiency and drive growth initiatives.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across global manufacturing and distribution sites.
- Provide senior management with timely financial analysis, KPIs, and performance insights.
- Analyze variances against budgets and forecasts, taking corrective actions when needed.

Cost Control & Optimization
- Establish cost control measures across manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
- Work with teams to optimize production and repair costs.
- Ensure rigorous evaluation and tracking of CAPEX investments.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with regulatory and company policies.
- Oversee inventory valuation and cost accounting processes.
- Manage internal and external audits to ensure financial compliance.

Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor finance teams across manufacturing and distribution sites.
- Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, engineering, and operations teams to align financial objectives.
- Present financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior executives.

What you bring

• Proven experience in cost accounting, financial modeling, and strategic planning within manufacturing and distribution
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Infor) and advanced financial reporting tools
• Deep understanding of global manufacturing, supply chain logistics, and distribution processes
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading and mentoring cross-functional finance teams
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost management practices within manufacturing and distribution contexts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels and functions

Who we are

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity, and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.