Senior FP&A Controller

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary
The Controller Specialist is responsible for executing core financial control activities, including the preparation of financial reports, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. This role supports the accuracy and integrity of financial data and contributes to the organization’s financial planning and reporting processes.
This job profile is intended for specialist professionals that apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.

• Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and consolidate the annual budget
• Refresh predictive financial forecasts periodically
• Conduct profitability and performance reporting
• Perform plan analytics and risk management, managing and continuously improving the financial planning and analysis processes
• Provide recommendation to the business based on in depth financial analysis
• Manage collections reporting and analytics, ensuring accurate and timely information to support decision-making
• Provide comprehensive reporting and analytics on procurement activities, contributing to informed purchasing decisions
• Oversee the period end close processes, generating accurate and insightful period end financial reports and analytics to ensure financial integrity
• Handle period end closing, and related analytics, ensuring thorough and precise financial tracking and reporting for projects
• Oversee CAPEX planning, forecasting, investment strategy, period-end close activities and reporting
• Ensure all financial reporting and processes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ensure internal controls are in place for the processes performed by this role
• Comply with relevant QESH regulations

Education and experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred

Critical success factors

• Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting, advanced skills in data analytics and financial software
• Strong understanding of global financial processes and standards
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent communication skills for delivering key insights to leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders

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

What we offer you

Medical insurance for self and family

Company sponsored transportation facility during week days

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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