Business Unit Controller

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Chaberton Professionals is one of the recruiting divisions of Chaberton Partners. From our HQ in Lugano, we support client companies in the search and selection of middle and top management profiles. Our goal is to create success stories and enrich the talent pipeline within our client companies.

For a global industrial group, a leader across multiple business segments, we are looking for a Business Unit Controller.

The role reports directly to the BU Operations Director / BU Business Development Director / BU Director, with a functional reporting line to the BU Finance Director, and plays a key role in supporting Business Unit management as a trusted business partner in both short-term and long-term decision-making.

The position combines strong financial expertise with a solid understanding of business dynamics, with the objective of supporting the BU in achieving its strategic goals and delivering sustainable financial performance. The Business Unit Controller shares responsibility for the consolidated financial results of the BU and actively contributes to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives, in line with Group guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Overall responsibility for the BU month-end close and monthly reporting process
• Coordinate and proactively drive closing and reporting activities across multiple stakeholders
• Continuously improve processes in terms of accuracy, timeliness and transparency
• Develop a strong understanding of BU financial statements, with a focus on Sales and Order Intake growth, Capital related to Inventory and Fixed Assets
• Analyze and clearly explain GM1 variances (Price, Volume, Mix, Productivity)
• Prepare the Monthly BU Report in close cooperation with BU Management
• Monitor and follow up Operational KPIs, ensuring consistency with Group guidance
• Ensure robust financial controls are in place, fully compliant with the Finance Handbook

Budget, Forecast & Strategic Support

• Lead and coordinate the Budget and Forecast processes within the Business Unit
• Develop, review and challenge BU Budgets and Forecasts in alignment with Global guidelines
• Actively support BU Management in achieving strategic and financial objectives
• Perform proactive, value-adding financial analyses to assess business performance, identify financial risks, recommend effective corrective actions and provide high-quality financial and business insights to support decision-making
• Strengthen financial awareness and understanding across the BU organization
• Proactively drive standardization initiatives in line with Group direction
• Act as an ambassador for common business solutions, tools and ways of working
• Support and train the organization on standardized tools (e.g. consolidated profitability, BI solutions, Aaro)
• Contribute to SPM initiatives at BU level
• Support M&A activities, with a particular focus on the integration phase
• Work closely with multiple functions, entities and international stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience as a Controller or Finance Manager
• Background in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong digital mindset and ability to manage large volumes of data
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with BI tools such as Aaro, Power BI, Cognos, QlikView and/or TM1
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably M3 or SAP
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Personal Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present key insights clearly and effectively
• Excellent analytical capabilities and ability to interpret trends and results
• Ability to combine a big-picture view with attention to critical details
• Proactive, positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and asking the right questions
• Ability to work across multiple entities, functions, countries and cultures
• Strong ownership, accountability and ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and openness to change
• Professional conduct and strong team-oriented attitude

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing