Business Controller - Operations

at  Cavotec SA

JOB N. 190924ITA

Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide.

SUMMARY:

Act as right hand to the Senior VP Global Operations to ensure financial and other objectives are achieved. Point of contact between the Division and the finance function. The Candidate will directly report to the Head of Business Control. The Candidate need to:

• Support both strategic and operational business analysis to facilitate business growth
• Manage and execute Controlling activities within the global operations
• Support, guide and challenge the business functions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong experience in Finance, controlling and management reporting
• Fluent in English and Italian, knowledge of other languages will be considered a plus
• Solid Controlling background developed within multinational production companies
• Strongly business oriented - Mandatory past experience in contract manufacturing companies
• BI tools and highly proficient in the use of MS Office
• Ability to understand details and the big picture
• Structured and analytical
• High understanding of manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in business controlling, business support, working with management teams & sales teams rather than just internal finance function
  Candidates not in line with the requirements will not be considered.

• Drive for results inside the division to achieve the financial targets and other KPIs
• Support the division in front of customers and be an integral part of the risk review process
• Manage and support the risk review process for new deals in the division
• Own the budget & forecasting process and delivery for the operation department
• Manage working capital levels and drive efficient order to cash process and efficient inventory levels
• Monitor and drive performance from key customer contracts, such as those governed by percentage of completion accounting
• Work closely with other controllers to investigate and correct operational/financial issues.
• Manage the internal reporting package including operating metrics, financial controls and performance indicators that will help in improving business performance.
• Implement and maintain cost controlling, profitability analysis and variance analysis
• Ensure solid internal control systems are in place following corporate guidance and take corrective action when required
• Identify and push for continuous improvements, cost reductions and optimize net working capital and cash flow