Unique opportunity to build-up the business controlling in an international, innovative SME
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In the current growth and transformation scenario of the company there is a need to hire a Controller, who will set-up from scratch all the business controlling processes and reports and further develop the existing financial controlling.
Responsibilities
Reporting to Berlinger’s VP Finance, this is a new created permanent position with a strong focus on Business Controlling, which is a relatively new area at Berlinger. Business Controlling will be further developed to cover the majority of business processes in the organisation, particularly the commercial processes (sales, distribution and procurement), the industrial processes (production and operations), the R&D and Engineering processes and support functions (HR, IT, etc.).
There is responsibility as well on the Financial Controlling side, which is established. Here the target is the continuous improvement and evolution of the existing tools and processes to adapt to the company’s transformation and growth.
There will be an important transformation project, with a significant impact on the controlling function, coming in the next years, the roll-out of a new or upgraded ERP system.
In comparison with larger companies, in which a Controller typically has a limited scope for a function, a business unit or a region, this is a ‘full-range’ controlling position which plays a fundamental role as right hand of the VP Finance with direct participation in the strategy and budget planning.
As a summary, these would be the core tasks and responsibilities:
- Proactive business partner to various departments in the HQ in Ganterschwil and to the international subsidiaries
- Financial sparring partner for the VP Finance and the rest of the Executive Team
- Performace of classical controlling tasks such as:
- Accurate cost controlling on internal projects and cost centers
- Deviation analysis of actuals to budget, adjusting the forecast accordingly and identifying and follow up on corrective measures
- Monthly reporting
- Preparation of the annual budget
- Represent the controlling function in any ERP related projects
Candidate profile
We are looking for a mid-senior finance professional with a federal diploma in controlling, or bachelor / master’s degree in a finance related discipline, who brings at least 3-4 years of experience in a similar role, with a background in a manufacturing company with international scope.
For this role it is very important to bring drive, initiative and a strong motivation to build-up a business controlling function almost from scratch.
Furthermore, we are looking for a pragmatic personality, somebody humble, down-to-earth, with an open mentality, capable to influence and collaborate with different internal stakeholders. We expect that the hired candidate can cope well with change and brings the capacity to adapt to a very dynamic environment.
We require affinity with digital transformation and a good understanding of the new business models that are enabled through digitalisation. A deep know-how on ERP systems is key in this context.
The position requires fluent German and English language skills, both are working languages.
The offer
This is a unique opportunity to join a 157-year-old ‘start-up’ which has meaningful purpose to increase patients’ safety and contribute to clean sports.
Berlinger offers the flexibility to work on a hybrid way on site / remote. For this particular role there is an option to work remotely up to 80% of the time.
Berlinger is a traditional and independent Swiss company specialised in the production of innovative and customised solutions for monitoring temperature-sensitive goods in the pharmaceutical and medical industry as well as for doping control equipment to ensure safe transportation and storage of urine and blood samples in the sports industry.
Established in 1865 as a weaving manufacturer, Berlinger has developed its business over the years and has become a world-leading manufacturer of doping control equipment and is among the top three leaders in the market of temperature monitoring solutions.
Berlinger’s products are used by international pharmaceutical companies and global health organisations, as well as sports associations and organisers of major sporting events in over 175 countries.
The company is deeply rooted in the Swiss tradition of quality leadership. “Feel safe” is the motto of the 157-year-old family business, which is defined by its continuity and innovations, and plays an important role in patient safety as well as the commitment to clean sports worldwide. Berlinger employs around 150 people globally.
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Location
Ganterschwil, St. Gallen
Company
Berlinger & Co. AG
Reference number
CH-04937
Read more
www.berlinger.com