Sales Controller – International Manufacturing Group

About the role

An established international manufacturing group supplying advanced products to industrial and automotive markets is strengthening its Sales Controlling team. The finance organisation spans several business units and regions, linking Sales, Finance and Production. This is a permanent, 100% on-site position in Chur, Switzerland, for an experienced, analytical and dependable specialist; candidates from sales, general or production controlling backgrounds are considered.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse sales, margins and profitability across products, customers and regions
• Prepare monthly reports, target-versus-actual comparisons and variance analyses
• Review pricing structures, contribution margins and key commercial performance indicators
• Support monthly forecasts on sales volumes, revenue, material costs and gross margins
• Contribute to annual budgeting and medium-term financial planning
• Ensure reported figures comply with internal accounting policies and Group reporting standards
• Validate and reconcile financial data across systems, databases and legal entities
• Prepare transparent reports and decision-making information for management
• Collaborate with Production Controlling on cost developments and with regional controllers across Europe, Asia and the USA
• Support monthly closing, P&L reporting and ad hoc analyses, and help improve reporting processes and data quality
• Contribute to ERP harmonisation and the migration of subsidiaries from legacy systems to SAP

Required profile

• Approximately 3-5 years of professional experience in sales, general or production controlling
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, plastics or automotive environment
• University degree or further qualification in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics or a comparable discipline
• Strong understanding of controlling principles, cost structures, margin analysis, forecasting and financial reporting
• German skills are essential; good English is needed for international collaboration
• Analytical, detail-oriented and reliable, able to explain financial findings clearly

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables and large datasets
• Practical experience with an ERP system in a controlling environment
• Knowledge of SAP FI/CO is advantageous; Microsoft Dynamics, Navision or similar is also considered

The role sits in a team of three Sales Controllers with direct communication and close collaboration with the Head of Sales Controlling. It is an experienced specialist position without direct team-management responsibility. Applications are made by sending a CV to the recruiter.