Business Controller (Purchasing & Finance)
Core
Business Controller supporting purchasing functions in financial decision-making, reporting, and investment analysis for a global industrial and marine solutions company.
Role type
Business Controller (Purchasing & Finance)
Builds
Financial forecasts, investment analyses, and KPI reports for purchasing strategy and business development.
Domain
Industrial and marine solutions, Automotive industry
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial reporting, forecasting, investment analysis, supplier invoice management, scenario analysis, cost evaluation, process improvement, stakeholder education
Preferred skills
Analytical problem-solving, proactive approach, independent driving of topics, constructive process challenging, continuous improvement mindset, collaboration
Technologies
SAP, Essbase, Excel, Power BI, Microsoft 365
Responsibilities
Perform monthly closing analyses and KPI/PI follow-up; Prepare estimates and financial forecasts; Analyze and forecast investments related to vendor tooling, capacity, risk, and resourcing; Provide financial insights for cross-functional investigations; Manage supplier invoice-related issues; Deliver financial expertise for purchasing projects and business cases; Conduct scenario analyses and material cost evaluations; Support and educate buyers and project managers on financial processes; Assist with regulatory follow-up and special projects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC