Business Unit Controller 100%

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

 

Overview

 

We are looking for an experienced Business Unit Controller to join our 14-strong Finance & Controlling (FICO) team. The FICO team is responsible for finance and controlling matters relating to SKAN's Swiss companies. The team also coordinates group-wide FICO tasks. 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • FICO support for dedicated business unit
  • Sparring partner for business unit manager
  • Preparation, analysis, and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned business unit (international)
  • Support in the preparation of internal financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements)
  • Processing of ad hoc analyses and reports, including presentation of results 
  • Preparation of target/actual comparisons and profitability analyses
  • Collaboration in the planning and implementation of the budget process
  • Collaboration in optimization processes (department-specific and cross-departmental)
  • Support for specialist departments in all business management issues

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • Degree in business administration with a focus on finance and controlling
  • Further training in controlling (e.g., expert in accounting and controlling) desirable
  • SAP knowledge (FICO modules essential), additional SAP module knowledge such as PP, SD, MM advantageous
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
  • Strong conceptual and analytical skills
  • High affinity for IT and applications
  • Several years of professional experience in controlling in a manufacturing company is an advantage
  • Good knowledge of accounting standards (Swiss GAAP FER)
  • Confident and assured manner as well as very good communication and language skills
  • Business fluent German and English, both written and spoken

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Team spirit and high level of commitment
  • Ability to work independently with a structured approach
  • Strong service orientation

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture 
  • Freedom for ideas  
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities
  • Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Intensive and job-oriented induction
  • Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy

 

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton