Controller

The role leads and coordinates all sales, production and operational related controlling activities within the 3 AFP Pharma Satellite Plants. As a business partner to the various Plants and local controlling resources, he/she is accountable for the operative AFP Cluster Plant controlling with the goal to provide transparent reporting as well as continuously drive the improvement of the Plant’s results and efficiency. He/she is responsible for provision of accurate data, reporting and preparation of the Plant's budget and forecast information as well as ensuring compliance to Group accounting standards where applicable. He/she is required to report information in a timely and transparent way, clearly communicating topics and where possible providing suggested solutions. He/she directly reports directly to the VP Finance Pharma Satellites.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the 3 AFP Pharma Satellite Cluster Plants controlling activities coordinating with the local Plant, Cluster management, Division and Group controlling and accounting teams;
• Close coordination and alignment with Head of Satellite Cluster Controlling and local HoF;
• Responsibility for the controlling transactions and matters in the AFP Pharma Plants;
• Management of monthly reporting, forecast & budget process in line with corporate guidelines;
• Ongoing KPI measurement and reporting including all production related costing and analysis;
• Support with analysis for monthly cost center reporting, budgeting, cost and deviation analysis;
• Proactive development and execution of measures to improve results (EBITDA, Cash flow etc.) of the company;
• Support and track financial justification of investment proposals;
• Proactive planning and prioritization of task to avoid negative situations
• Monthly reporting for various departments including but not limited to cost analysis, profitability by customer & product, Working capital, purchase KPI data, Inventories and cash generation
• Where needed support annual recalculation of standard overhead rates for product valuation
• Budget, forecast and actual analysis at a customer and product group level.
• Supporting with ensuring and providing evidence relating to compliance with Internal audit guidelines
• Implementing new processes and supporting the Plant Accounting departments with projects and problem solving activities
  
  

Requirements

• University Degree in Finance;
• Fluency in English
• Strong IT and data analysis related knowledge
• Minimum 3 years solid finance experience within Multinational industrial companies well known for delivering excellence;
• Well-developed business understanding to implement, co-ordinate and deliver on strategy in a practical way;
• Proven cross-functional experience (Cluster functions based in the UK and Head Quarter in Austria);
• Proven experience in IT Systems implementation.
  
  

Offer/Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Annual Confidential Health Check
• Cycle to Work Scheme