Business Controller, US East

Overview

This role supports the operational and financial goals for the Sales Cluster for the US East region. You will work closely with the Sales Manager and the management team, using financial and operational data to drive performance, analyze results, and support planning and decision-making.

Reports to: SAA Business Control Manager

Location: Flexible within the US East Cluster

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Sales Manager and management team in US East to ensure data-informed decisions and performance improvement.
• Analyze performance on both a total and customer level, including sales and costs.
• Provide proactive recommendations for improvements, with added focus at month-end and during financial forecasts.
• Lead the monthly performance management process, evaluating progress and deviations to plan.
• Support follow-up of results and activities in the Local Business Plan, which informs strategy and resource planning.
• Coordinate quarterly forecasts and ensure goals are grounded in a sound macroeconomic assessment and supported by concrete sales plans.
• Develop business cases as needed for investments, customer-related 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 level of computer proficiency, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, strongly analytical, and attentive to detail with the ability to question facts.
• Comfortable finding and evaluating solutions through information gathering and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance supporting and challenging colleagues and managers with integrity and in a constructive way.
• Flexible and able to remain calm under pressure; comfortable reacting to change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified in the source material.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Flexible within the US East Cluster (with regular cross-Americas collaboration).