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Business Unit Controller - Bruker OST at Bruker Corporation

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Carteret, New Jersey





Job Description:


Business Unit Controller - Bruker OST

Job Locations

US-NJ-Carteret














Req. #
2021-9876
# of Openings
1
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 50 years now. Today, worldwide more than 6,500 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 70 locations on all continents.

Responsibilities

New opportunity with Bruker OST for a Business Unit Controller based in Carteret, NJ. This comprehensive Finance role is an exciting opportunity for a strong Controller with excellent FP&A skills. The ideal candidate has a proven track record across all Controllership functions as well as experience in providing proactive business support and partnership.

Responsibilities:

The Business Unit Controller serves as a Strategic Business Partner to the General Manager and Management Team to achieve overall financial performance objectives. Reporting to the VP Finance Bruker EST, you will work collaboratively with the business to lead the strategic planning process, establish sound budgets, and be responsible for monthly rolling P&L forecasts. This leadership role requires a continuous improvement mindset with a desire to proactively assess financial processes and lead improvement initiatives.

    Full responsibility for all Accounting and Finance matters for the legal entity
  • Work with shared service Accounting team on efficient and effective month end and quarter end closing processes, manage internal and external audits

  • Prepare financial statements according to UGB/ US GAAP

  • Support a robust internal control system and overall controls environment

  • Further development of a uniform, continuous reporting system locally and within the Group; create and track KPI's and key metrics

  • Manage and improve the forward-looking planning processes: Budgeting, quarterly forecasts and updates of business plans

  • Collaborate and partner with the management team; provide proactive and strong financial support and leadership to the BU General Manager as a trusted business partner

  • Study the business operations and perform independent financial analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, lead improvement efforts especially as it relates to gross and operative margins and the P&L, and working capital efficiency.

  • Support and guide the cost accounting and product costing systems

  • Further develop software, tools and systems to enhance finance processes within the finance department and enable improved reporting and business insights

  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications


  • University Degree with focus on accounting, controlling, finance or related discipline

  • Minimum 3+ years of recent Controller work experience (or equivalent) within a manufacturing company

  • Proven track record and expertise with demonstrated Finance and accounting experience and knowledge (balance sheets, P&Ls, cash flows, KPIs, consolidations); US GAAP and SOX

  • Deep knowledge of cost accounting and business processes of a manufacturer

  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, computer, analytical, and technical communication organizational, and presentation skills

  • MS Office with advanced Excel, deep SAP and BPC proficiency including experience leveraging SAP systems

  • Collection, analysis, preparation and presentation of financial data for management, Group Finance and external parties as appropriate (e.g. auditors, banks)

  • Proven understanding of commercial business needs, actively maintains strong working knowledge of industry drivers and trends

  • Excellent relationship management skills within a rapidly changing and diverse, multi-national commercial work environment

  • Proactive, results orientation, priority setting and high personal motivation

  • Hands-on approach with implementation strength and a positive "can do" attitude

  • Tech savvy; curious, creative and innovative problem solver

  • High achiever seeking an opportunity to make a difference and grow with the organization

  • Viewed as a trusted advisor, business partner, leader, and change agent with ability to navigate complex organizational topics to gain agreement and alignment

  • Diplomatically addresses complex topics, effectively negotiates with internal and external audiences, makes progress, and builds strong, positive relationships

  • Possesses leadership competencies, including Finance Expertise, Collaboration, Teamwork, Influence, Communication, Drive for Results, Business Insight, Project Management, Process Improvement, Critical Thinking Analysis, Talent Development, Embraces Change and Innovation

  • Ability to satisfactorily perform field service rover rotation program customer support.

  • Valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.

  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.

  • Maintain a valid passport with flexibility fordomestic and international travel.

  • May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Bruker Corporation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance (as applicable).

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance withexport control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine theireligibility in light of export control restrictions.


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