Business Controller (m/w/d)

Atomic Austria GmbH; Salzburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amer Sports is seeking a Business Controller to partner with the Production team in Altenmarkt im Pongau, on-site in Austria. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and standard costing, and drive performance analysis across production sites while collaborating with Finance across the group.

You will combine strong German and English communication with hands-on financial rigor, supporting strategic programs and government funding requests within a global sports and outdoor brands group.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Finance / Business Controlling.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of how finance connects with production processes.
• Excellent German and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Business Partner to Production and Management, providing financial insights and supporting strategic topics.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for production activity.
• Manage standard costing for finished goods, coordinating inputs with Planning, Purchasing and other stakeholders.
• Lead month-, quarter- and year-end closing and reporting, including variance, overhead and OPEX analysis.
• Develop and drive financial benchmarks and KPIs across production sites.
• Support strategic planning, business cases and improvement projects with financial analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement of controlling, reporting and planning processes with HQ Finance in Austria.
• Be a key contact for governmental funding and related requests.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Manufacturing exposure

German and English

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Business partner mindset

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Oracle/FCCS

Job description

Business Controller (m/w/d)

On-site, Altenmarkt im Pongau

Turn numbers into impact. As a Business Controller, you’ll partner with our Production team in Altenmarkt, connecting financial insights with the people, processes and products behind our business. Your expertise will help us make better decisions, improve performance and keep moving forward.

What you will be doing

• Act as a Business Partner to Production and Management, providing financial insights, challenging decisions and supporting strategic and operational topics.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the production activity, including relevant P&L and balance sheet items.
• Manage standard costing for finished goods, coordinating inputs with Planning, Purchasing and other stakeholders.
• Lead the month-, quarter- and year-end closing and reporting, including variance, overhead and OPEX analysis.
• Develop and drive financial benchmarks and performance indicators across production sites and functions to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic planning, business cases and improvement projects with financial analysis and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of controlling, reporting and planning processes and collaborate with Brand and HQ Finance in Austria.
• Act as a key contact for governmental funding and support, including the preparation and coordination of related requests.

What you need to succeed

• 3–5 years of experience in Finance / Business Controlling, with solid experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of how finance connects with production processes and operational performance.
• Excellent German and English communication skills – both are essential for this role.
• Solid experience with SAP and MS Excel; knowledge of Oracle/FCCS is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and explain complex financial topics to business stakeholders.
• A genuine Business Partner mindset – proactive, hands‑on, collaborative and comfortable challenging the business constructively.
• Strong communication, networking and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.

What’s in it for you

At Amer Sports, you’ll be part of a global community of people who care about what they do and how they do it. Across our teams and brands, we are driven by ambition, collaboration, and a shared purpose of elevating the world through sport.

• Employee product benefits: Enjoy access to employee discounts on quality products from our iconic brands.
• Global collaboration: Work with diverse, international teams and collaborate across brands, functions, and markets, learning from different perspectives along the way.
• Access to a global network of leading brands: Work within a global collective of iconic sports and outdoor brands, gaining exposure to different businesses, perspectives, and opportunities across Amer Sports.
• We’re in the game together: Join a culture built on trust, support, and shared responsibility, where progress is achieved together and success is celebrated as a team.
• Purpose‑driven environment: Be part of work that supports healthier, more active lives through our iconic sports and outdoor brands.
• Small teams, real impact: Contribute in small, trusted teams within a global company, where your ideas matter and your work can create real impact.
• Excellence in how we work: Join an environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement matter, and where people are encouraged to raise the bar in how work is done.
• Ambitious career development: Develop your skills through meaningful work, new challenges, and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Modern technologies and ways of working: Be part of teams that work with modern technologies and continuously evolve how we build, operate, and improve our digital solutions.

What to expect from the recruitment process

1. CV screening: Every CV is reviewed by a human.
2. Phone screening: A conversation with Amer Sports’ HR manager to discuss the role, our organization, and your expectations.
3. Interviews:2 rounds, including interviews with the hiring manager and prospective team.
4. Case studies or assessments: Your role may require practical tests, such as presentations or case studies.
5. Feedback and decision: We aim to provide feedback throughout the process.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to [e-mail] (HR).

Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for employees in the wood industry. An appropriate overpayment is offered, depending on your individual qualifications and professional experience, as well as development opportunities within a globally operating corporate group.