Strategic Business Controller - Hybrid (Product & Ops)

Perceptron Inc; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Perceptron Inc's MVS PC North America unit is seeking a proactive and analytical Business Controller to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance across the organization, with a focus on product economics and cross-functional partnership with product management, R&D, and operations.

This role reports to the General Manager PC US with dotted line to MVS VP Finance, and will lead budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and financial planning for the product portfolio,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CPA or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
• Proficiency in financial software and databases.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• GPS experience and preferably SAP.
• Familiarity with Group accounting principles and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor profitability across product lines, including gross profit performance and standard costing.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Ensure accurate product costing and up-to-date financial models.
• Analyze financial results and variances to provide actionable insights.
• Support scenario modeling and business case development for strategic decisions.
• Supervise all accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, asset reporting, and data entry.
• Prepare financial statements and monthly reporting.
• Recruit, manage, train, and evaluate the Finance team.
• Collaborate with department heads to monitor performance and identify improvements.
• Drive corrective action plans to address performance gaps and support continuous improvement.
• Provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives, investments, and cost optimization.
• Participate in ERP implementations, M&A activities, and digital transformation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent / teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Perceptron Inc's MVS PC North America unit is seeking a proactive and analytical Business Controller to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance across the organization, with a focus on product economics and cross-functional partnership with product management, R&D, and operations.

This role reports to the General Manager PC US with dotted line to MVS VP Finance, and will lead budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and financial planning for the product portfolio,