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 organization have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

 

 

 

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 collaborative corporate culture
  • Freedom to contribute and develop ideas
  • Opportunities to participate in sports and social activities
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Comprehensive and career-focused onboarding
  • Quick decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
  • Transparent and open communication
  • 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to take additional leave

 

 

Additional information

 

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV, diplomas and employment references) via our career page.
For this position, we are focusing on direct applications and are not working with external agencies.
Any dossiers submitted by agencies will not be processed.

 

For questions please contact Viviane Braxton.