Components and Technology Controller 100% (f/m/d)

Rieter; Winterthur; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rieter AG in Winterthur seeks a Components and Technology Controller to support monthly and annual financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. You will collaborate with business units and finance stakeholders to provide financial insights and drive performance improvements.

The role focuses on variance analyses, data integrity, and developing controlling tools, with close coordination with Group Controlling, Tax, Treasury and Reporting Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in controlling, FP&A, finance, accounting, or similar role.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and BI/reporting tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial and controlling reports.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Perform variance analyses and explain deviations from budget and forecast.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to BU Heads and CFOs.
• Develop and maintain controlling tools, dashboards and reporting processes.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities; assist with audits.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Data-driven mindset

Stakeholder communication

Fluent English

German language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Controlling/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for processing natural and man-made fibers into short-staple and long-staple yarn, as well as for the production of filament yarns, man-made fibers and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fiber to yarn, and from polymer melt to texturized filament, synthetic staple fibers and nonwoven.Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company designs and engineers complex spinning plants, machines, systems, and components that enable an efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies ensure minimal resource consumption, making a significant contribution to sustainability across the global textile value chain.Rieter has a history spanning more than 230 years, operates 22 production sites in nine countries, and employs around 6 400 people worldwide, approximately 9% of them in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN.

You have power, are versatile, service- and goal-oriented? You like to work in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to reach your goals? Then you fit perfectly within our team and can strengthen our business as

Components and Technology Controller 100% (f/m/d)

As part of the Components & Technology Controlling team, you will support the preparation of monthly and annual financial and controlling reports, budgeting and forecasting processes, performance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives. You will work closely with business units and finance stakeholders, providing financial insights to support decision-making and business performance.

Your Tasks

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and controlling reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Perform variance analyses and provide explanations of deviations from budget and forecast.
• Monitor financial performance and support Business Unit Heads and Business Unit CFOs with financial insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of controlling tools, dashboards, and reporting processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities in collaboration with Accounting and relevant finance stakeholders.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit CFOs, Group Controlling, Tax, Treasury and Reporting Teams to support planning, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and financial transparency.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Economics or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in controlling, FP&A, finance, accounting, or a similar role.
• Good understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting principles.
• Experience with variance analysis, financial modelling and performance management concepts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP and BI/reporting tools are an advantage.
• Fluent English; German is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Our Offer

• an international working environment with long tradition
• versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
• good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
• a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation

Contract type: Unlimited

Location: Winterthur

Functional Area: Finance & Controlling

Rahel Känzig
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
[phone]
www.rieter.com