Cost Analyst - Site Controlling

Cost Analyst - Site Controlling

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As Controlling Business Partner to the Site Management and member of the local Controlling team, you will manage and control all finance tasks associated with the Visp manufacturing operations.

Essential Job Functions:

Analyses of site and asset performance (e.g. asset utilization, costs of goods sold, profitability)
Monthly closing and reporting incl. forecast, with responsibility for all closing relevant activities
Ensure timely and correct processing and analysis of contractual agreements
Accountable for correct product costing, allocations incl. analyses across the site with different assets and BU’s
Responsible that the site is compliant to internal and external standards
Financial support to steer decisions on site (e.g. investment calculation)
Business insights and content (technical) knowledge is important
Drives improvements in operations in close collaboration with key business stakeholders on site
Full scope budget and financial planning (cost planning, product costing, capex, etc.)
Responsible for all site related R2R activities incl. IC with support from the service organization

Qualifications & Experience:

Completed BSc in Business Administration, Finance or Economics (MSc preferred)
3-5 years' experience in financial controlling
Fluent English is must; German is an advantage
Driving work attitude as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting
Resilient and team-oriented personality
International exchange and project support may require occasional travel
Able to grasp new concepts quickly and to assimilate/evaluate scientific data
Strong influencing/negotiation and communication skills

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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