Business Unit Controller 100%

SKAN; Allschwil; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open culture

SKAN Academy

Career onboarding

Vacation 5 weeks

Job summary

SKAN is seeking an experienced Business Unit Controller to join its Finance & Controlling team in Allschwil, Basel-Landschaft. The role involves partnering with the business unit manager, preparing and interpreting financial statements, and supporting budgeting and internal reporting for SKAN's Swiss entities.

Requirements include a degree in business administration with finance/controlling focus, SAP FICO proficiency, and fluency in German and English. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and controlling.
• Further training in controlling (e.g., expert in accounting and controlling) desirable.
• SAP knowledge (FICO) essential; PP, SD, MM knowledge advantageous.
• Very good MS Office knowledge, especially Excel.
• Swiss GAAP FER knowledge.
• Strong communication and language skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• FICO support for dedicated business unit.
• Sparring partner for business unit manager.
• Preparation, analysis, and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned business unit (international).
• Support in the preparation of internal financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements).
• Processing of ad hoc analyses and reports, including presentation of results.
• Preparation of target/actual comparisons and profitability analyses.
• Collaboration in the planning and implementation of the budget process.
• Collaboration in optimization processes (department-specific and cross-departmental).
• Support for specialist departments in all business management issues.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Fluent German & English

IT affinity

Manufacturing industry experience

Education

Degree in business administration with focus on finance & controlling

Tools

SAP FICO

SAP PP

SAP SD

SAP MM

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organization have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

We are looking for an experienced Business Unit Controller to join our 14-strong Finance & Controlling (FICO) team. The FICO team is responsible for finance and controlling matters relating to SKAN's Swiss companies. The team also coordinates group-wide FICO tasks.

Responsibilities

• FICO support for dedicated business unit
• Sparring partner for business unit manager
• Preparation, analysis, and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned business unit (international)
• Support in the preparation of internal financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements)
• Processing of ad hoc analyses and reports, including presentation of results
• Preparation of target/actual comparisons and profitability analyses
• Collaboration in the planning and implementation of the budget process
• Collaboration in optimization processes (department-specific and cross-departmental)
• Support for specialist departments in all business management issues

Hardskills

• Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and controlling
• Further training in controlling (e.g., expert in accounting and controlling) desirable
• SAP knowledge (FICO modules essential), additional SAP module knowledge such as PP, SD, MM advantageous
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• High affinity for IT and applications
• Several years of professional experience in controlling in a manufacturing company is an advantage
• Good knowledge of accounting standards (Swiss GAAP FER)
• Confident and assured manner as well as very good communication and language skills
• Business fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Softskills

• Team spirit and high level of commitment
• Ability to work independently with a structured approach
• Strong service orientation

We offer you

• An open and collaborative corporate culture
• Freedom to contribute and develop ideas
• Opportunities to participate in sports and social activities
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Comprehensive and career-focused onboarding
• Quick decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
• Transparent and open communication
• 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to take additional leave

Additional information

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton.