At Sulzer, you are in charge of your career and continued development. Take the opportunity to broaden your skills by seeking new roles that reflect your experience. Create your own impact by building solutions that help make lives safer, smarter and more sustainable. This role does not offer relocation nor Visa Sponsorship. This role is not remote nor a hybrid opportunity and requires to be on-site. Typical schedule is Monday thru Friday, 7am CT to 4pm CT.
Position Summary
Perform legal entity controlling activities, with accuracy, timeliness and compliance during and outside of the period close. Support legal entity finance head to partner with business teams to provide support to day-to-day operations.
Qualifications/Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration
Job experience
8+ years of experience in Finance / Accounting / Controlling, Experience in internal or external audit is preferred
Key skills
- Good understanding of machinery manufacturing industry and / or services
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills at all levels
- Good analytical skills
- Good commercial awareness and business understanding
- Strong problem solving skills
- Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and tasks under time pressure
- Solid knowledge of financial reporting, application of accounting principles (IFRS preferred), financial decision making and internal control
- Pro-active and self-motivated mindset
- High integrity & team player
Technical skills
- Proficient MS Office skills
- Excellent understanding of integrated ERP, preferably D365
Key Responsibilities
- One of the key players in the month-end closing process to deliver complete, timely and accurate financial information
- Support LE Finance Head to monitor and drive business performance in various areas, e.g. inventory, fixed assets, etc.
- Perform analysis of various financial KPIs in actual results vs. budget and/or targets, and Identify areas for cost reductions / process improvement based on the analysis
- Support LE Finance Head to enforces internal controls that adhere to corporate policies and guidelines as well as local laws
- Implement / drive initiatives together with Operations team to improve internal controls and financial results
- Support LE Finance Head to establish meaningful KPIs for the business teams and track the progress
- Promotes sharing of best practises