Business Controller

Our client is a pioneering interventional and diagnostic technology company with a portfolio of advanced products, including the world's first Rapid Exchange FFR and High Definition IVUS systems. It is also a global market leader in advanced contrast imaging systems for cardiovascular angiography and radiology imaging. Our client benefits from the resources of a multinational conglomerate with broad expertise in cath lab technology and a dedication to continuous advancement. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, ACIST has worldwide presence with over 400 direct employees and facilities in Silicon Valley, Heerlen, and Tokyo.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Business Controller to work within the finance team. You will be working in a small Finance and FP&A team reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager EMEA. You will support in driving the company business strategy forward, by taking care of business planning & controlling via financial reporting/analysis and reviews.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of the annual forecast & budget process:
• Determine & align sales forecast and budgets with sales management.
• Determine & align operating expense (OPEX) forecast and budgets with departmental or cost centre managers.
• Determine & align the annual forecast & budget regarding allocation of Sales & Service P&L per product line, activity and intercompany recharge.
• Report and align annual forecast and budget results with Sr. Finance Manager EMEA
• Analysis & reporting of actual monthly/quarterly financial result versus budget and prior year. Furthermore, prepare on request special financial analyses.
• Identify over/underperformance and advise management on (counter) measures.
• Develop, review, analyze and maintain cost performance measurement baselines (KPI) and variance analysis.
• Responsible for reporting & analysis of weekly and monthly sales versus budget and prior year.
• Support the establishment and correct allocation of the Sales & Service P&L per product line and activity; measure financial performance and profitability
• Provide business cases and financial analysis as input for business decision making and strategy.
• Attend and support monthly sales business reviews; prepare financial presentations.
• Responsible for monitoring and cost control per cost center.
• Prepare and distribute cost center reports and deviation analysis.
• Provide financial guidance and advice to cost center management.
• Responsible for maintaining/updating the Finance & Control manual.
• Check and support the internal control processes of both the sales and service revenue recognition.
• Responsible for the SAP CO (controlling) month and year-end close activities.
• Support annual reporting, external and interim audits.
• Support strategic business cases and operational projects.
• Support the management with regards to ad hoc reporting or necessary key data extracts.
• Support in creating and calculating variable incentive plans for field staff.
• Assure adherence to the environmental management system requirements e.g. ISO14001.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within business controlling and financial analysis, preferably in an international company.
• Excellent knowledge in financial systems like SAP FI/CO.
• Perform his job's duties with high accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge in common ERP operational systems like SAP.
• Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs; Excel knowledge essential.
• Excellent (financial) reporting skills.
• Good communication skills in writing and verbally.
• Professional command of English language, both verbal as written.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment.
• Ability to work with deadlines.