Senior Business Controller Job Details | Sulzer

卵決敲; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Business Controller in Madrid. This role involves strategic planning, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and optimizing financial processes. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and a degree in Finance, with 5-7 years of related experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Variable remuneration system

Restaurant Tickets

Permanent contract

Accident insurance

Central workplace in Nuevos Ministerios

Formación

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Business Control.
• Fluency in English; German is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.

Responsabilidades

• Leading strategic planning and performance analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal regulations.
• Developing and managing budgets and forecasts.

Conocimientos

Communication

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Cost Control

Educación

Degree in Finance or Controlling

Herramientas

SAP (FI/CO modules)

Descripción del empleo

GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting-E484

Senior Business Controller-Full Time-Madrid,Spain

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a/anSenior Business Controllerto join our GF_Finance & Controlling, Accountingto lead strategic planning and performance analysis to optimize sales, operations, and financial processes, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Leading strategic planning to align sales and operations, large capital projects, and working capital planning
• Provide performance insights comparing current figures with prior years, budget, and forecast and coordinate follow-up actions
• Identify and assess business risks and opportunities.
• Ensure cost control and optimize local operations.
• Oversee day-to-day activities related to backlog tracking, customer order profitability
• Conduct monthly and yearend closing activities
• Track capital and operational projects, ensuring billing and revenue recognition align with financial goals.
• Analyze performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve site performance.
• Lead capacity planning and ensure cost-efficient operational capacity.
• Identify and address gaps in ERP and operating processes.
• Maintain relationships with local stakeholders, providing strategic financial insights aligned with business objectives
• Develop and manage the annual budget and rolling forecasts
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal regulations

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Finance or Controlling, with 5-7 years of relevant experience in Business Control within an international company.
• Experience with SAP (FI/CO modules) and business application tools
• Fluency in English, German is beneficial
• Solid understanding of IFRS
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with a critical thinking approach to problem-solving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across teams and with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives
• Restaurant Tickets
• Permanent contract
• Accident insurance
• Central workplace in Nuevos Ministerios

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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