Division Controller
Belimo
- Danbury, CT
- $115,000-130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Business Partnering
- Act as the primary finance contact for all Americas-based Production, Customization, and Logistics (P/LC) cost topics, including material costs and operational expenditures (OPEX).
- Provide financial guidance and support to local P/LC management, cost center owners, and project leads.
- Productivity Monitoring & Enhancements
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing cost trends, including production and material variances, purchase price variances, and other cost drivers.
- Identify root causes of deviations and develop actionable insights to improve cost efficiency and operational performance.
- Evaluate and support the development of US-based warehouse operations, including assessments of inventory aging, stocktaking processes, and warehouse optimization initiatives.
- Develop and propose initiatives to enhance productivity across P/LC operations in the Americas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and track improvement measures.
- Performance Management & Reporting
- Lead the preparation and delivery of regular performance reports to local P/LC management, regional finance, and global P/LC Division Controllers.
- Evaluate actual vs. target performance and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Planning & Forecasting
- Support the financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for local P/LC management.
- Calculate and validate local hourly rates and overhead rates in coordination with global finance teams.
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure adherence to internal control systems and compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and timely responses.
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks through robust control mechanisms and process improvements.
- Project Involvement & Strategic Initiatives
- Represent the finance function in local and regional P/LC projects, contributing commercial insights and ensuring financial viability.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new processes and systems to support business growth and operational excellence.
- Process & System Development
- Contribute to the definition and refinement of material management and production processes from a finance and controlling perspective.
- Collaborate with the Global P/LC Division Controller and VP Finance Americas to ensure alignment with global standards and strategic objectives.
- Ad Hoc Analysis & Decision Support
- Conduct regular and ad hoc financial analyses to support internal stakeholders in decision-making.
- Provide timely and accurate insights to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- University degree / University of Applied Sciences degree in Business Administration, Finance or Controlling; CPA/CMA or equivalent is a plus
- Proven experience (
- Excellent MS-Office
- Experience in project management advantageous
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment