Homeoffice Group Controlling Manager

The Group Controlling manager functions as a business partner within the Group functions to control and improve operational performance. Working within the Group Finance function, the role will be a key in driving improved performance within the corporate functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring annual operational initiatives, including follow up and analysing group functions cost, headcount and other KPI's
• Support other functional Controllers to drive process improvement for financial reporting transparency and forecast accuracy. Monitor metrics to track performance vs. target
• Perform monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasting and reporting. Develop and present financial results and recommendations to Group management. Assist management in understanding performance trends and operational strategies
• Support Key transformational projects in the functions under his/her responsibility by creating business cases and follow up benefit realization.
• Driving the Business planning process (3 years forecast) and presenting consolidated results to top management.
  
  

Required education and language skills:

• Master's degree in Finance or lndustrial Engineering
• Fluency in English and advanced French required
  
  

Technical competencies and soft skills:

• Strong presence with effective influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Related experience in a manufacturing environment with a continuous improvement culture is desired
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to interpret/present findings, and make recommendations
• Ability to influence decision makers through financial analyses and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Effective leadership skills, including the ability to build and influence professional relationships throughout the facility, regardless of level
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office software applications and ERP SAP system), Power BI and/or Tableau experience desirable.
  
  

For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever.

BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let’s shape the future of the packaging world.

The production site of Mex, near Lausanne in Switzerland, is also the headquarters of the Bobst Group. It is the most important site, employing approx. 1500 passionate people.

It also trains each year roughly 200 apprentices. The site offers an idyllic work environment. In the countryside and close to major highways, it is also well served by public transport. It offers many amenities, such as a corporate restaurant, sports fields, a fitness and a nursery. The facilities have been recently renovated and represent a model for sustainable development.

Required experiences and background:

• 7 or more years of operational finance experience within an international company
• Progressive experience in Accounting/Finance/Controlling to include in cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Extensive experience leading business decisions and initiatives both within Finance and cross functionally