Manager of Controlling, Finance & Taxes (F/M)

The Manager Controlling will be responsible for supporting the activities and growth of the division. The holder of this position will oversee that the controllers act as the key point of contact of their divisions for all commerical and business issues regarding the sales activities, including gross margin at standard analysis. The goal is to provide timely and accurate sales and financial reports for senior management information and critical decision making.

Grow with us - Your Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, prepare and deliver relevant reports for management used as a consolidated business management tool in a timely manner
• Ensure the alignment of used reporting, analysis and procedures with the group standards
• Identify risks and upside / downside exposure
• Control and assist the business units in the countries to be within or below their units' selling, marketing and administrative budgets
• Arrange and improve business performance measurement procedures and systems
• Advise the coordination of the consolidation of regional / country strategic and long-term plans based on group strategyPerform critical and financial valuation of prospective acquisition and new product launches by using common techniques like discounted cash flow models, if necessary

• Oversee the analysis of gross margin at standard and other financial metrics
• Ensure the accuracy of standard costs and conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies
• Partner with business units to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports
• Support and follow the cost saving initiatives
• Support decision-making processes with financial insights and data analysis
• Ensure alignment of controlling practices with group standards and objectives
• Support operations by providing financial insights and recommendations
• Follow up on capital expenditures (CAPEX) to ensure alignment with budget and strategic goals

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting processes
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Implement and maintain robust accounting systems and controls
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards (Local and IFRS)
• Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure
• Manage and optimize the preparation of the treasury and the cash-out forecasts
• Analyze financial statements and reports to provide insights and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards

• Oversee and ensure compliance with all finance and tax regulations, providing guidance on tax-related matters and optimizing tax
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax laws and regulations
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies and policies
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company
• Prepare and review transfer price tax declaration and documentation

What will convince us:

• Master degree with Finance/Controlling focus

  
  

• Proven experience of working within controlling in a multi-national company, preferable as a business partner in a manufacturing environment

  
  

• Strong skills in Controlling, Accounting and Taxes

  
  

• Proven years of effective leadership and team management skills

  
  

• Excellent commercial and financial knowledge and skills

  
  

• Relevant experience in MS Office and SAP

  
  

• Ability to analyze quickly and take appropriate action

  
  

• Assertiveness, readiness to innovate

  
  

• Fluent in English and French

  
  

• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

  
  

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers