Business Controller - Full Time - Houston (TX), United States

Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step. 

We are looking for a Business Controller  to join our GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting  team in United States.  

Role Description

Business Controllers serve as the primary financial liaison between local manufacturing operations and the Center of Excellence (CoE), ensuring seamless coordination and effective execution of key financial and project management activities. Positioned at either a plant or service site, they ensure seamless coordination and effective execution of key financial processes.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate tracking and management of inventory and backlogs
• Monitor customer order contract profitability and utilization metrics
• Link strategic plans to operational and financial drivers, aligning sales and operations planning, resource management, capital projects, other expenses, and working capital planning
• Generate, model, and execute action plans to address performance gaps and improve overall site performance
• Perform capacity planning processes that drive accurate input for hourly rate calculations, ensuring alignment between operational capacity and cost efficiency
• Provide business planning, forecasting, and budgeting know how and support to the relevant stakeholders

Job Requirements

Education and experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Controlling
• Proven track record in inventory management, cost control, and project management
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred

Critical success factors

• Strong understanding of cost controlling, budgeting, and financial planning
• Excellent communication skills to liaise between local operations and CoE
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Technical & language skills

• Experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus
• Understanding of integrated ERP systems is a plus
• Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Proficiency in English and local language

Interfaces with

• Local Operations teams
• Center of Excellence
• Accounting

What we offer you: 

• Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
• Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Service awards at 5 years
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement
  • Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
  • Motivating wellness program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Service awards at 5 years
  • Paid paternal leave
  • Gym reimbursement

 No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role. 

Do you have a question about the role? 

Reach out to Amanda Adams at Amanda.Adams@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Arturo Lopez. 
 
You apply with your employee profile in SuccessFactors, make sure you complete the relevant sections before submitting your application. 

We encourage you to inform your current people manager when you apply for a new role within Sulzer. 

We are looking forward hearing from you! 

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