Controlling Lead - Center of Excellence

About the role

Sulzer is looking for a Controlling Lead for its Center of Excellence to join its finance organization in Madrid. You will oversee controlling processes covering Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Controlling, Project Controlling, Cost Controlling and Reporting & Analytics, and lead experienced controlling professionals while applying global process standards. The office is located in Nuevos Ministerios.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Controlling teams within the Center of Excellence, coordinating activities for the countries and clusters it supports.
• Act as main contact for operational controlling teams and manage escalations.
• Oversee FP&A, commercial, project and cost controlling and financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Collaborate with local Controlling teams, Finance Business Partners, Group Controlling and regional stakeholders.
• Partner with Reporting & Analytics teams to standardize reports and templates.
• Monitor KPIs and service-level agreements, and identify opportunities to standardize, optimize and automate controlling across legal entities.
• Drive continuous improvement with Global Process Owners and provide financial insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal standards and policies, maintain internal controls and document SOPs.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and support audit completion.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of Controlling professionals when needed.

Required profile

• 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.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate and develop experienced finance professionals.
• Experience managing complex controlling processes across countries and functions.
• Professional proficiency in English; CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, data analytics, profitability analysis, pricing, cost controlling, project portfolio management and revenue recognition.
• Integrated ERP systems and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: Center of Excellence or shared services experience, Tagetik and Qlik Sense, and experience standardizing or automating finance processes.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a competitive salary and participation in a variable remuneration system.
• Meal vouchers and access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme.
• A collaborative environment with global stakeholders and career growth opportunities.