Senior Controller

Purpose of the Position

The Controller ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, with a focus on manufacturing cost control and compliance. The role supports business performance through cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and ownership of key processes including SAP costing, CapEx, year-end closing, and regulatory reporting, while driving process improvements and strong internal controls.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closing and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including analysis of cost development vs. budget.


• Manage budgeting and forecasting, providing clear insights and variance analysis.


• SAP Costing & Controlling: Own product costing (standard cost runs, cost roll-ups), ensure costing master data integrity, monitor inventory valuation and analyze production variances.


• CapEx: Oversee end-to-end CapEx process including investment evaluation, budget control, and asset capitalization in line with accounting standards.


• Year-End Closing & Audit: Coordinate Controlling-related year-end closing activities, coordinate audits, and ensure compliant financial statements and supporting documentation.


• Transfer Pricing: Support TP calculations, intercompany charges, and documentation in line with legal requirements.


• EDB Grants & Incentives: Coordinate and manage the financial aspects of EDB grants, including data collection, validation, reporting, audit support, and submission of claims in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.


• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.


• Perform other duties as required.

Your Profile

Education

• BA in Accountancy or Business Administration, alternatively an equivalent qualication. 


• Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS preferred) and financial processes.

 Experience

• At least 5-8 years of accounting and controlling experience


• Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cost controlling preferred


• Proven experience in month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, and variance analysis


• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes


• Strong hands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO)


• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, especially Microsoft Excel & AfO (Analysis for Office)


• Experience in multinational environments or working with global stakeholders is an advantage


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities


• Ability to work independently in a hands-on role with strong attention to detail


• Good communication skills and ability to work across functions and cultures


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What we offer

• being encouraged to think and act entrepreneurially


• working in global teams and projects


• developing yourself professionally