Financial Controller

Rejoignez MEGGITT SA en tant que Financial Controller a 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne. We are a global leader in research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace, energy and other high-technology markets. The Parker Meggitt facility in Fribourg, Switzerland, designs and manufactures complete condition monitoring, vibration monitoring, and measurement solutions for the aerospace and energy industries. Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow’. A career at Parker MEGGITT offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges. For our Motion, Power, Sensing Division site based in Fribourg, we are currently looking for a
Financial Controller
The Position
As “
Financial Controller

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Lead SG&A forecasting and reporting, while driving cost control, cost center management, and optimization initiatives across the Business Unit

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Oversee accounts receivable performance, including customer account reviews, credit risk management, cash collection and overdue reduction

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Coordinate inventory forecasting, reporting and optimization initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain, ensuring compliance with Group policies

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Manage the financial oversight of Business Unit investments, including forecasting and fixed asset compliance in line with Group and SOX



REQUIREMENTS



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Drive cash flow planning, forecasting and improvement actions to support the Business Unit’s financial performance

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Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities, ensure SOX compliance, contribute to audits and participate in strategic and continuous improvement initiatives.



YOUR PROFILE



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Degree in Finance Accounting and/or Business Administration

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5 years of experience in a similar position within an industrial environment and international business

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Extensive experience of forecasting process, month-end closing and reporting in an international group environment

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In depth knowledge of financial accounting standard (US Gaap) and internal audit/SOX



REQUIREMENTS



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Excellent command of Excel and other corporate tools (SAP, Citrix)

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Strong communication skills and ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders

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Capacity to drive financial results towards strategic goals as well as continuous improvement mindset to challenge status-quo

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Ability to work in a dynamic environment, agility and pragmatism

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Demonstration of ownership and accountability on financial process to lead cross-functional initiatives

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Fluent in both French and English
If you are looking for a challenging position with the opportunity to grow in a truly international company, please send your application (resume, letter of motivation, reference letters and diploma) through our website www. Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Rte de Moncor 4 PO Box 1616 1701 Fribourg

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Profil recherché

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Degree in Finance Accounting and/or Business Administration

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5 years of experience in a similar position within an industrial environment and international business

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Extensive experience of forecasting process, month-end closing and reporting in an international group environment

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In depth knowledge of financial accounting standard (US Gaap) and internal audit/SOX