Life Science Manufacturing Controller Schaffhausen & Altdorf (all genders)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• As the Site Financial Controller for our Life Science manufacturing sites in Schaffhausen and Altdorf, Switzerland, you will manage all areas of financial responsibility, including but not limited to reporting and forecasting, financial analysis, resource allocation, standard costing and capital expenditure planning.

• As controlling business partner to the site heads and an integral member of the site leadership team, you will support strategic and operational decision-making with fact-based analyses and recommendations impacting the achievement of business objectives and financial targets.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all areas of financial responsibility, including but not limited to forecasting, financial analysis, resource allocation, standard costing and capital expenditure planning.

• Provide accurate, business-relevant analyses for controlling and business reviews, including internal spending reports and ad-hoc requests.

• Manage the forecasting process from financial analysis and data consolidation to preparing and presenting results to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate standard costs through the annual standard-cost process.

• Prepare and present capital expenditure projects to the relevant approval committees.

• Work effectively in a matrix organization, coordinating and communicating across groups to improve efficiency and achieve desired results.

• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities for financial improvement.

• Act as the controlling business partner for both manufacturing sites by supporting strategic and operational decision-making with fact-based analyses and recommendations impacting the achievement of business objectives and financial targets.

• Drive standardization, simplification and efficiency within the financial function by continuously improving and implementing common financial processes and practices across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in finance or equivalent, with relevant experience in manufacturing controlling, budgeting and financial planning.

• Strong understanding and application of financial principles, concepts, practices and standards.

• Good business acumen and judgment; knowledge of products and industry trends is an advantage.

• Excellent communication skills in both German and English (must-have criteria)

• Proficiency in SAP CO and FI, with strong knowledge of product costing.

• Strong MS Office skills.

• Motivated, curious and eager to learn; a team player with a can-do attitude and continuous-improvement mindset.

• Able to work effectively in a global matrix environment and to challenge and influence senior business partners.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to interact in person with business partners and local teams.