Factory Controller: Finance, Costing & Process Optimization

Alfa Laval; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Corporate AB in Allschwil, Switzerland, is seeking a dynamic Factory Controller to join our Finance team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to drive improvements, optimize processes, and collaborate across the organization to strengthen our financial performance.

You will oversee budgeting and forecasting, cost analyses, month-end closings, asset management, and digital reporting tooling such as ERP (D365) and Power BI. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a similar finance role in an international environment.
• Relevant education in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 is an asset).
• Knowledge of digital reporting tools (SQL/APEX and Power BI; AI is a plus).
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and deliver actionable insights to management.
• Prepare, analyze, and follow up on CBAs to support supply chain optimization.
• Contribution to monthly, quarterly and yearly closings.
• Apply factory financial tools such as standard cost and cost roll in a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Ensure compliance and internal control within area of responsibility.
• Responsible for fixed assets, asset register, approvals, month-end closing, and forecasting.
• Explore and implement digital tools including ERP systems, D365, Power BI, and databases.
• Ensure credit management according to group regulations.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency in controlling activities.

Skills

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

AI

Education

Accounting and Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Alfa Laval Corporate AB in Allschwil, Switzerland, is seeking a dynamic Factory Controller to join our Finance team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to drive improvements, optimize processes, and collaborate across the organization to strengthen our financial performance.

You will oversee budgeting and forecasting, cost analyses, month-end closings, asset management, and digital reporting tooling such as ERP (D365) and Power BI. Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.