Business Controller

Location: Casalecchio di Reno

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About the role

Job Summary
The Controller Specialist is responsible for executing core financial control activities, including the preparation of financial reports, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. This role supports the accuracy and integrity of financial data and contributes to the organization’s financial planning and reporting processes.
This job profile is intended for specialist professionals that apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.

Position

Business Senior Controller

Department

Finance

Required training

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Business Administration and Management.

Specific knowledge

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid accounting background with proven experience in financial controlling and collaboration with Shared Service Centers (SSC).

• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost controlling, and management reporting.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, as well as databases, ERP systems, Business Intelligence tools (Qlik, Power BI), and corporate reporting platforms.

• Excellent understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting processes, and performance measurement methodologies.

• Professional proficiency in English (minimum C1 level).

• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, auditing principles, and compliance requirements.

• Experience in cost center structure design and maintenance, profitability analysis, and P&L management across different business units or reporting perimeters.

• Familiarity with electronic invoicing processes and invoicing platforms is considered a strong advantage.

Profile & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proactive approach to process improvement, automation, and continuous optimization of financial processes.

Required experience

Minimum of 3 years as Financial Controller, Accounting Auditor, Senior Accountant, Internal Control, or similar in an internationally oriented company.

Hierarchical dependence

Finance Manager

Function Description

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for Corporate Headquarters, ensuring compliance with Group reporting requirements.
• Manage the financial closing process, including inventory valuation, revenue recognition, accruals and provisions, depreciation, intercompany reconciliations, and other accounting adjustments.

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities, providing clear variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.

• Monitor business performance and financial KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement to support management decision-making.

• Provide analytical support.

• Coordinate activities performed by the Shared Service Center (SSC) and external Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) providers, ensuring service quality, compliance, and efficiency.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records in accordance with local GAAP, Group accounting policies, and internal control requirements.

• Support in internal control procedures, financial processes, and reporting tools to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Prepare and maintain management reports, dashboards, and business performance analyses for senior management and Group stakeholders.

• Support project accounting and contract profitability analysis, including monitoring work-in-progress, revenue recognition, milestone billing, and customer invoicing.

• Collaborate with Finance Management on strategic initiatives, business cases, investments, and continuous improvement projects.

What we offer you

• Minimum Salary for the position: 38.918 euro.
  The indicated salary reflects the minimum pay aligned with our internal salary structure for this position. Final compensation is determined through a transparent, gender-neutral process aligned to internal equity considering candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the role, and may exceed the stated salary where appropriate;
• Meal voucher of 10,00 euro per each day worked from the office;
• Flex Work policy.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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