Business Controller, Ceres

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Job Opportunity: Business Controller at Ceres

Location: Saugerties, NY, USA

Department: Finance

Reports to: Ceres General Manager

About the Role:

Join Ceres as a Business Controller and support our General Manager with strategic financial insights. You'll be part of the leadership team, driving business growth and ensuring financial stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership:

• Provide decision support to the GM and leadership team.
• Lead financial analysis and insights for production efficiency and growth.
• Translate business initiatives into financial projections.
• Ensure accurate measurement of financial KPIs.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights.
• Lead target setting and forecast updates.
• Support Capex evaluation and ensure investment standards.
• Implement new systems for efficient management information.
• Manage a small IT team and oversee the Encompix ERP system.

Financial Control:

• Lead the finance team to deliver accurate reports.
• Provide insights on deviations from forecasts.
• Evaluate and forecast margin development.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with standards.
• Focus on accounts receivable, cash management, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax regulations.
• Oversee financial controls and processes, including payroll.
• Expand cooperation with the Global Business Solutions Centre.
• Ensure statutory reporting, audit, and tax requirements are met.
• Drive projects to enhance efficiency and leverage advanced technologies.

Other Duties:

• Train and coach direct reports.
• Manage insurance and benefit renewals.
• Promote health and safety for all personnel and visitors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Finance or related field.
• Qualified accountant with demonstrable sucessful experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in controlling and business development in an international organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and BPC.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of revenue models.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive approach to driving change.
• Fluent in English.
• Local Plus conditions will apply for this role as required.

About Us:

The Vacuum Technique Semiconductor division is the leading supplier of Semiconductor vacuum and abatement capital equipment. Ceres produces specialized and custom-built equipment for leading semiconductor companies. The Ceres Business Controller must be able to operate effectively through all the processes within the company with employees based locally and important stakeholders across the globe.

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