Berufsbezeichnung: Senior Controller

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
To strengthen our Lonza Corporate Finance Department, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Controller, based at our Basel HQ and reporting to the VP Controlling Corporate Finance.

Role Purpose:

The position will be supporting the LPB Segment with business case preparations, investment controlling, and other ad-hoc activities.  The position is separated from the day to day controlling activities in order to ensure adequate and non-cycle constraint support to the project teams.  The position reports to a senior director within the LPB finance team, and to the segment controller on a temporary basis (until the senior director is appointed)..

Key Accountabilities and Duties

Supports Segment with on-going LPB Controlling matters with a primary focus on critical finance projects, specific business case preparation, large commercial contract assessment and reviews as well as ad-hoc tasks.  

Business case preparation and review as assigned (projects such as NSYNC or Ibex):

•    Develop and own financial models, including key assumptions
•    Prepare, follow up, and align key stakeholders on financial assumptions and ensure proper readiness for review of business cases with Segment management and controller
•    Financial partner to the business teams acting as a leader on all financial matters, including investment structuring, key value driver assessment, transaction economics….

For such projects the incumbent will

•    Works closely with BU /Division heads and controllers in defining relevant and appropriate business KPI’s and financial reporting
•    Define and control of implementation plans with key partners including but not limited to: group/segment/ BU/Division Controllers / Op’s Controller / IT teams / integration team and other contributors / stakeholders as appropriate
•    Regularly update on progress the relevant stakeholders.

On an as required basis, may support Segment in on going LPB general controlling topics (CAR’s, contractual matters, ad hoc requests ……)
Step up projects team with appropriate LPB team members (and other functions if required)
Ad-hoc projects may include tasks such as the definition and harmonization of process across LPB finance.  Examples may include

•    Audit findings
•    Investment analysis and monitoring

Who you are

You are someone with very strong analytical skills, commercial and business acumen. You are someone with Interpersonal and communication skills to be able to present business cases to senior management and work with multiple stakeholders, Able to lead through influence and thought leadership, good understanding of multiple finance areas (controlling, planning, commercial, tax, treasury…)
You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your aspirations, where a job abstractJV_title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point. Furthermore you have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

•    Msc (fin. Admin), Engineering
•    Extensive experience

What we offer

We offer an excellent work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge, the opportunity to work in a team of highly collaborative experts in a fun and dynamic atmosphere, and competitive salary and benefits. At Lonza we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves, and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. With headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America and Asia.

Have we piqued your interest?

If yes, then we would be delighted to receive your application (detailed and updated CV + Cover Letter).
Important:
When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above.
The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Wie Sie sich bewerben:
https://www.lonza.com/

Angestelltenname: Lonza AG