About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT. Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
Controller The Business Unit Controlleris responsible foroverseeing financial activitiesfor the Business Unit, ensuringaccuratefinancial reporting, managing budgets, and implementing financial controls. This role bridges finance and business unit strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and value creation within the business unit departmentby acting as a strategic business partner to the BU management.The Business Controller provides transparency on financial results while proactivelyidentifyingrisks and opportunities across the organization. Responsibilities: 1. Financial Planning and Budgeting Develop and manage annual budgets for the business unit
Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments as necessary
Support forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals
2. Financial Reporting and Analysis Prepare periodic financial reports, including variance analysis (budget vs. actual)
Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) andidentifytrends or risks
3. Cost Management Track and control operational costs
Analyse financial performance, identify variances and drive corrective actions
Ensure compliance with cost allocation methodologies for shared services
Support investment evaluations and business cases
4. Strategic Support Collaborate with leadership to evaluate the financial feasibility of new projectsor product developments
Provide financial insightsincluding contribution margin analysisto support strategic planning and decision-making
Drive processs improvements and ensure data quality across system Qualifications: A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Controlling or a related field Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities
Hands-on mentality and ability to take initiative and responsibility
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and impact key stakeholders effectively
Strong collaboration with product management and other departments
Familiarity withstandard costing
At least 5 years of professional experience in controlling in a manufacturing industry
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system is an advantage
Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) is an advantage
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