col-wideJob Description:
Business Controller/ Head of Finance – Cimatron & GibbsCAM (flexible location - Europe)
The role
Reporting to the President of Cimatron theBusiness Controllerwill contribute to the overall operational and financial goals for the Cimatron and GibbsCAM Business Units globally. Working in cooperation with the Cimatron & GibbsCAM global team to support in key projects, business analysis and strategy execution. This position will be accountable to direct, coordinate and execute all aspects of financial planning and analysis.
Key performance areas:
Business Performance: Period end Reports & analysis - Commentary on period performance, performing recurring analysis & present findings. Conduct product and customer profitability analysis in support of sales management goals and objectives. Ensure that operational goals are linked to overall business plans and assist management in monitoring performance. Support in contingency plans preparation and follow up, at the same time maintain cost efficiency during a market upturn.
Business Partner: Support sales team in design commercial conditions to key customers and channels. Participate in key decisions as a member of the management team. Maintain partnership relation with all members of the management team.
Perform analysis & monitoring - Continuously monitoring of business performance and provide proactive ad-hoc analysis of current issues.
Provide recommendations & drive decision making - Input financial and business perspective on all operational issues. Support key business decisions with fact-based analysis and simulation.
Reporting: Report and interpret financial and operational information in an accurate and timely manner through effective reporting systems and analytical methods. Oversee the issuance of timely financial information to Sandvik Group through the Group reporting systems and procedures.
Compliance: Identify, develop and implement appropriate and effective financial controls. Guide the planning and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems for all operations to ensure that Sandvik policies and financial guidelines are followed. Coordinate the provision of information to external/internal auditors.
Additional Responsibilities: Participate on teams for various company initiatives and actively seek cost reductions, and improvement of profit margins.
Your profile
Must possess a University degree in Business Finance or related field; MBA preferred. Three to five years of experience in a Senior Level financial managerial role.
Required Competencies:
Very high integrity and self-motivation
Knowledge and skills in finance, pricing and profitability management
Well-developed business acumen
Proactive and future oriented mindset
Ability to work closely with relevant stakeholders across the organization in order to proactively identify opportunities and threats and based on these develop and implement fit-for-purpose actionable and anchored actions
Ability to handle a high workload and a flexible work load
High level of presentation skills
Solid Analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-propelling with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads to meet strict deadlines
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Leadership qualities aligned with Sandvik's core values
Location
The role can be Flexible based within Europe.
Cimatronis part of the Sandvik Group (Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions division) a high-tech and global engineering company offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability. In 2020, the Sandvik Group had approximately 37,000 employees and revenues of about 86 billion SEK.
Our customer commitment is to help expand their potential by providing smart software solutions that drive the future of manufacturing. With direct representation in over 15 countries and 100+ product resellers, our customer focus is supported by a worldwide team of consultative professionals and experienced product experts.
Product Portfolio:
Cimatron provides toolmakers with an integrated CAD/CAM solution for the design and manufacture of plastic injection molds and sheet metal stamping dies, as well as programming 2D to 5-Axis milling CNC machines. Created with the toolmaker in mind, it provides intelligent automation that complements the toolmaker's skills to deliver the highest quality tools while compressing production time and cost.