Group Controller
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :11 novembre 2024
- Taux d'activité :100%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Salaire:CHF 120 000 - 150 000 /an
- Langue :allemand (Courant), anglais (Courant)
- Lieu de travail :Oberneuhofstrasse 5, 6340 Baar
Due to international expansion, we are looking for a Group Controller, overseeing the financial reporting, accounting, and regulatory compliance of our international group of companies: VESPER, The Polymer Alliance, TOMFROST, Intended Foods. The Group Controller will ensure that all group companies maintain their financial health and adhere to internal controls and external legal requirements. The nature of the current state of our companies will also demand from the Group Controller a strong emphasis on the merging of newly acquired operations.
The VESPER GROUP AG is building a global green circular rubber company through organic growth and M&A activities and is currently active with operations in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, United States, Serbia, South Africa, and Belgium focusing on rubber waste products. Moving forward we will set up various re-processing sites and acquire factories in other geographies.
The Polymer Alliance AG is aiming to build a global trading company through greenfield investments and M&A activities. The Polymer Alliance is active in trading and reprocessing raw materials for the Rubber industry. We have (planned) majority participations in the United States, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Taiwan, Dubai, and Singapore.
Intended Foods and TOMFROST operate within the frozen food industry. Intended Foods is a pure circularity start-up and TOMFROST is a long-term established food distributor in Europe and Asia.
You will lead the financial side of the business which will encompass our processing, recycling, trading, and shipping of rubber polymer materials, carbon black, tire factory scrap and frozen foods globally. Next to that, you will lead the execution of the Strategy around greenfield and financial integration of acquisitions.
You will report to the Founder of the Group and the COO.
The ideal candidate
- A master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is essential.
- Minimum 8 years of international financial controlling experience in a senior role in either a trading company or a manufacturing company
- Given the international scope, experience working in or overseeing financial operations in multiple countries is highly beneficial. This includes familiarity with various financial regulations, tax laws, and business practices across different regions. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse teams across different cultures and geographies. Has demonstrated experience and understands the challenges of scaling up a business
- Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders, including non-finance executives
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting software. Experience with implementing or managing financial systems across international operations is a plus.
- Passion, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed, holding high ethical standards.
- Excellent oral and written English and German communication skills, Dutch or Italian would be an extra
Primary Responsibilities - Translate the Strategic Group goals into measurable key performance indicators (KPI’s) and provide timely updates and analysis.
- Develop an “across all participations” annual financial budget process, including forecasting and managing this process, including monthly reviews.
- Manages the long-term financial business plan, including forecast of future investment and/or resource needs.
- Manage Liquidity and coordinate banking relationships.
- Financially on-boarding and integrating different ventures within the Group.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support the CEO, management, and project teams in making informed decisions. Participate in strategic projects (e.g. tender processes) and initiatives to drive financial performance and growth.
- Manage Projects for COO and CEO
- 10-30% Travel will be the norm.
Contact
VESPER AG