Controller and FPA&R Manager

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ScioTeq

The Business Controller and FP&A Manager will report directly to the Group CFO and leads a small controlling team.

Taking care of the monthly bookings, revenue and Ebitda forecast based upon the existing backlog and CRM opportunities;
Liaising with the sales organization to understand win probabilities and timing, provide bookings related variance explanation actuals vs. forecast and budget;
Liaising with the Operations and the Business Unit managers to come to a meaningful revenue and Gross Margin Forecast;
Taking care of/coordinating the activities related to the annual budget;
Providing expert margin analysis (direct material, direct labor, Total Recurring Cost, Gross Margin) and liaising closely with Operations;
Follow-up, analysis and challenge of the various engineering projects (part of the OPEX engineering line or customer projects/sustaining engineering booked in the Gross Margin) in close relationship with the Engineering leadership;
Challenging new business cases and defend them to justify investments;
Sitting down with various stakeholders to discuss improvements to increase the profitability and productivity;
Foreseeing financial and operational analysis in support of the business;
Analysis of existing (financial) processes, recommending and implementing improvements;
Preparing the monthly Group Business Review pack to executive management;
People Management responsibilities.

Master Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major;
MBA is a plus;
8+ years of experience preferably in a Controlling/FPA&R Management role;
Specific experience in financial analysis roles;
Strong analytical and business problem solving skills, helping to understand the business, its value creation model, its financial context;
Good experience with cost-Accounting in a manufacturing environment;
Ability to frame complex business decisions, model them and present them in terms of key parameters and decision drivers;
Ability to support business planning and development: ability to establish financial goals, support strategy development and coordinate forecasting, budgeting and financial planning;
Proficient in accounting rules (US GAAP) including revenue recognition;
Systems and process savvy, able to find his/her way around the multitude of processes an systems;
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a global team environment with a lot of cultural and international diversity;
Leadership skills & People Management;
Ability to manage projects and lead people;
Good presentation and business writing skills;
Ability to work well with all levels of management;
Very good English language skills.