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Must have10
University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or a related field
Seven to nine years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or controlling, including at least five years in a leadership position
Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, data analytics, profitability analysis, pricing, cost controlling, project portfolio management, and revenue recognition
Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and develop experienced finance professionals
Experience managing complex controlling processes and collaborating across countries, functions, and organizational levels
Strong understanding of integrated ERP systems and financial reporting processes
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to present financial insights to senior leaders
Professional proficiency in English
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
ERP systems
About the company
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
We are looking for a Controlling Lead - Center of Excellence to join our finance organization in Madrid. In this leadership role, you will oversee the controlling processes delivered through the Center of Excellence, covering Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Controlling, Project Controlling, Cost Controlling, and Reporting & Analytics.
You will lead and develop experienced controlling professionals while ensuring that global process standards are consistently applied across the organization. Working closely with local controlling teams, business partners, and global process owners, you will help improve the quality, efficiency, and consistency of financial processes and reporting.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an international environment by strengthening financial governance, resolving complex operational challenges, and driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
What you will do:
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Lead and develop the Controlling teams within the Center of Excellence, promoting high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
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Coordinate controlling activities for the countries and clusters supported by the Center of Excellence.
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Act as the primary point of contact for operational controlling teams and manage escalations effectively.