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Finance Business Partner R&D and Finance Projects - Full Time - Madrid, Spain
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are looking for a/an Finance Business Partner R&D and Finance Projects to join our CT_Technology & Innovation team in Spain and support the division FP&A manager, division Controller and division head of R&D with your financial analysis.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Supporting the division FP&A manager, division Controller and partnering with division head of R&D by delivering comprehensive and timely financial information for the purpose of business management and decision making
- Planning and managing R&D CAPEX, ensuring effective resource allocation and utilization of capital assets throughout their lifecycle
- Monitoring and controlling Cost Centers and actual CAPEX spending
- Collaboration with R&D department stakeholders to define costing outcomes, develop cost frameworks, and ensure accurate cost control with a focus on optimizing R&D operations
- Leading cross-divisional finance projects showcasing project management and finance skills (NWC review, finance tool improvements, operational excellence)
- Month-end closing activities incl. variance and root cause analysis (actual, budget, forecast)
- Providing rolling forecasts to reflect changing business and economic conditions
- Performing plan analytics to identify risks and opportunities, develop risk management strategies, and provide actionable insights to mitigate financial risks
- Contributing to the bi-monthly preparation of the business review presentation
- Performing various ad-hoc reporting requests to equip R&D stakeholders with financial understanding
- Actively supporting Budgeting and Forecasting processes for R&D depratment
- Identifying and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives for the controlling function
- Driving automation of reports (QlikSense, QlikView, Sharepoint) and finance process optimization
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, Finance or Controlling
- Min. 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis or controlling incl. exposure to R&D controlling
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
- Experience with consolidation systems, SAP (FI/CO modules) and business application tools
- Proven ability to manage relationships with senior leadership and other key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
- Strong analytical personality with high energy to drive for result
- Strong problem solving and ability to prioritize responsibilities, tasks and processes
- A positive, flexible and adaptive approach and a team player attitude
- Fluency in English. German is beneficial.
What we offer you:
- A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives
- Restaurant Tickets
- Permanent contract
- Accident insurance
- Central workplace in Nuevos Ministerios
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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