Finance Controlling Leader - Center of Excellence

Sulzer; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Flexible compensation

International finance team

Top employer recognition

Job summary

Sulzer in Madrid seeks a Controlling Lead to steer the Center of Excellence finance function. You will develop the Controlling professionals, ensure standardized processes, and partner with global stakeholders to improve governance and performance.

In this role you will oversee FP&A, commercial, project, cost controlling, and reporting, while maintaining strong internal controls and a focus on continuous improvement in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Seven to nine years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or controlling.
• Leadership experience overseeing Controlling teams across multiple countries.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Controlling teams within the Center of Excellence.
• Coordinate controlling activities for the countries and clusters supported by the CoE.
• Oversee FP&A, commercial, project, cost controlling, and reporting processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial processing and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, auditors, and business partners.
• Drive standardization and automation of finance processes.

Skills

Leadership

FP&A

Financial modelling

IFRS knowledge

Data analytics

Profitability analysis

Pricing

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Finance/Controlling/Business Administration

Tools

Tagetik

Qlik Sense

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sulzer in Madrid seeks a Controlling Lead to steer the Center of Excellence finance function. You will develop the Controlling professionals, ensure standardized processes, and partner with global stakeholders to improve governance and performance.

In this role you will oversee FP&A, commercial, project, cost controlling, and reporting, while maintaining strong internal controls and a focus on continuous improvement in a multinational setting.