Business Controller, US East

Overview

The organization is seeking a Business Controller, US East. This role is location flexible within the US East Cluster and reports to the SAA Business Control Manager.

This position supports the operational and financial goals for the Sales Cluster through business analysis and execution of key activities, partnering closely with Sales management and the broader management team.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Sales Manager and management team to support decision-making and drive performance using financial and operational data.
• Analyze performance trends, including both sales and costs, at both the total level and the customer level.
• Provide proactive improvement suggestions based on ongoing performance insights.
• Lead the monthly performance management process, evaluating progress and deviations to plan.
• Support result and activity follow-up in the Local Business Plan, which informs strategy and resource planning.
• Coordinate quarterly forecasts and help ensure ambitions are grounded in a sound macroeconomic assessment and supported by concrete sales plans.
• Develop business cases as needed for investments, customer-focused cases, and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent.
• 2 to 3 years of Business Controlling or similar experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and accounting.
• High computer proficiency, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to question facts.
• Comfortable supporting and, when needed, constructively challenging colleagues and managers with integrity.
• Proactive, forward-looking mindset with strong solution orientation and prioritization ability.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly and understandably.
• Flexibility and ability to remain calm and effective during change and challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience connecting operational activities and targets to financial results.
• Experience working across different regions and handling cultural differences and varying working perspectives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package featuring health, dental, and disability insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional competence development and training.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Location

• US East Cluster (location flexible within the US East Cluster)
• Cross-Americas collaboration may occur regularly, including contacts from Brazil to Canada.