Business Controller

The Preferred Supplier; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Limburg, Netherlands is seeking a Business Controller to join its finance team. The role involves preparing annual forecasts and budgets, analyzing financial results, and providing financial guidance to management. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in business controlling and financial analysis, along with excellent knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international environment are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within business controlling and financial analysis.
• Excellent knowledge in financial systems like SAP FI/CO.
• High accuracy in job performance.
• Professional command of English language, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual forecast and budget process.
• Align sales forecast and budgets with sales management.
• Develop, review, analyze and maintain cost performance measurement baselines (KPI).
• Prepare and distribute cost center reports and deviation analysis.
• Support strategic business cases and operational projects.

Skills

Business controlling

Financial analysis

SAP FI/CO

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our clientis a pioneering interventional and diagnostic technology company with a portfolio of advanced products, including the world's first Rapid Exchange FFR and High Definition IVUS systems. It is also a global market leader in advanced contrast imaging systems for cardiovascular angiography and radiology imaging. Our clientbenefits from the resources of a multinational conglomerate with broad expertise in cath lab technology and a dedication to continuous advancement. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, ACIST has worldwide presence with over 400 direct employees and facilities in Silicon Valley, Heerlen, and Tokyo.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Business Controller to work within the finance team. You will be working in a small Finance and FP&A team reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager EMEA. You will support in driving the company business strategy forward, by taking care of business planning & controlling via financial reporting/analysis and reviews.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of the annual forecast & budget process:
• Determine & align sales forecast and budgets with sales management.
• Determine & align operating expense (OPEX) forecast and budgets with departmental or cost centre managers.
• Determine & align the annual forecast & budget regarding allocation of Sales & Service P&L per product line, activity and intercompany recharge.
• Report and align annual forecast and budget results with Sr. Finance Manager EMEA
• Analysis & reporting of actual monthly/quarterly financial result versus budget and prior year. Furthermore, prepare on request special financial analyses.
• Identify over/underperformance and advise management on (counter) measures.
• Develop, review, analyze and maintain cost performance measurement baselines (KPI) and variance analysis.
• Responsible for reporting & analysis of weekly and monthly sales versus budget and prior year.
• Support the establishment and correct allocation of the Sales & Service P&L per product line and activity; measure financial performance and profitability
• Provide business cases and financial analysis as input for business decision making and strategy.
• Attend and support monthly sales business reviews; prepare financial presentations.
• Responsible for monitoring and cost control per cost center.
• Prepare and distribute cost center reports and deviation analysis.
• Provide financial guidance and advice to cost center management.
• Responsible for maintaining/updating the Finance & Control manual.
• Check and support the internal control processes of both the sales and service revenue recognition.
• Responsible for the SAP CO (controlling) month and year-end close activities.
• Support annual reporting, external and interim audits.
• Support strategic business cases and operational projects.
• Support the management with regards to ad hoc reporting or necessary key data extracts.
• Support in creating and calculating variable incentive plans for field staff.
• Assure adherence to the environmental management system requirements e.g. ISO14001.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within business controlling and financial analysis, preferably in an international company.
• Excellent knowledge in financial systems like SAP FI/CO.
• Perform his job's duties with high accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge in common ERP operational systems like SAP.
• Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs; Excel knowledge essential.
• Excellent (financial) reporting skills.
• Good communication skills in writing and verbally.
• Professional command of English language, both verbal as written.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment.