Business Controller

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Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.

Role Description

Business Controllers serve as the primary financial liaison between local manufacturing operations and the Center of Excellence (CoE), ensuring seamless coordination and effective execution of key financial and project management activities. Positioned at either a plant or service site, they ensure seamless coordination and effective execution of key financial processes.

Summary Of Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate tracking and management of inventory and backlogs
• Monitor customer order contract profitability and utilization metrics
• Link strategic plans to operational and financial drivers, aligning sales and operations planning, resource management, capital projects, other expenses, and working capital planning
• Generate, model, and execute action plans to address performance gaps and improve overall site performance
• Perform capacity planning processes that drive accurate input for hourly rate calculations, ensuring alignment between operational capacity and cost efficiency
• Provide business planning, forecasting, and budgeting know how and support to the relevant stakeholders
  
  

Job Requirements

Education and experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Controlling
• Proven track record in inventory management, cost control, and project management
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred
  
  

Critical success factors

• Strong understanding of cost controlling, budgeting, and financial planning
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between local operations and CoE
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  
  

Technical & Language Skills

• Experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus
• Understanding of integrated ERP systems is a plus
• Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Proficiency in English and local language
  
  

Interfaces with

• Local Operations teams
• Center of Excellence
• Accounting
  
  

What We Offer You

• Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
• Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Service awards at 5 years
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
• Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Service awards at 5 years
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement
  
  

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

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