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Country: Germany
City: Köln
On-Site/Remote: On-Site
Brand: Leybold, Atlas Copco Group
Company name: Leybold Gmb H
Date of Posting: September 20, 2024
Last date to apply: June 30, 2025
Your mission:Your mission is to ensure the financial integrity, operational excellence, and strategic growth of the organization By providing accurate financial insights, fostering a culture of accountability, and driving efficient resource allocation, the Business Controller supports informed decision-making and sustainable business sucess.
The Business Controller strives to enhance profiability and contribute to the long-term vision of the company.
Your main role:
- You will work in a motivated and forward thinking team with the objective to drive competitive value creation as technology developers of vacuum solutions by inventing and manufacturing reliable sustainable products and services delivered on time.
- You are responsible for controlling and reporting according to the company’s established procedures, known as the “Way We Do Things.” You present financial figures, analyses, and forecasts during business reviews and board meetings to support decision-making. Monthly, you consolidate results, conduct KPI variance reports, and ensure timely delivery to local management and the division controller. Accurate planning and forecasting, including scenario planning, are part of your duties, involving cost center managers and functional leaders. You monitor CAPEX and OPEX, prepare necessary documents for approvals, and provide guidance to ensure investment standards.
- You implement and improve business controls, ensuring compliance with regulations through training and knowledge transfer. Driving financial improvements and identifying business opportunities are key aspects of your role, providing management information for commercial decisions. Collaboration with the Financial Shared Services Center and VPs Controlling is essential to deliver results and improve financial processes. You develop monitor performance, provide guidance on financial decisions in the product company and prepare financial reports to meet company objectives and identify improvement opportunities. Additionally, you assess financial risks, implement mitigation measures, and ensure compliance with legal requirements and accurate financial reporting.
- University degree in finance or business administration
- Fully / part qualified chartered accountant
- Significant financial experience in reporting, forecasting and analysis
- Knowledge of project management process / follow up from a financial perspective
- Fluent written and spoken German & English skills
- Strategic mindset to see the bigger picture and deliver the overall goals of VTIS
- This role will require someone who is very organised, plans ahead, but is capable of being flexible in terms of managing multiple short notice requests and deadlines.
- An effective communicator who considers the needs of the multitude of customers and communicates accordingly at all levels up to senior management.
- Be proactive, making sure that red flags are highlighted, that action plans are put in place when/where necessary and that an open communication with internal and external parties is maintained.
- Have the strong focus on quality, accuracy, deadlines and orderly work and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- High willingness to travel, worldwide
We offer you a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Additionally, opportunities for professional development and career advancement. We provide a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, flexible working hours, and the option for occassional remote work, and ongoing training to stay updated with industry trends.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where everyone’s contributions are valued. We encourage open communication and regular feedback. Additionally, we offer opportunities for mentorship programs and cross-functional projects to develop new skills and gain broader perspectives.
Contact: Birgit Herbsleb, Phone +49 221 3471642
About Leybold
Leybold employs people on four continents. Many of them have a scientific or technical focus. Their knowledge, creativity and experience are essential for our success.The demands of the high-tech industry and the cultural diversity in our globally active company also contributes to an attractive and stimulating working environment at Leybold. Technical knowledge is important to us, as are personal soft skills and the willingness to work in international project teams.
Leybold is part of the Vacuum Technique Business area of the Atlas Copco Group. The Group's sustainable approach also determines our visions and values. A wide range of training and further education programs are available, to enhance technical know-how and systematically expand skills.Because only great ideas accelerate innovation.