Business Controller

Rejoignez Leclanché SA en tant que Business Controller a 1401 Yverdon-les-Bains.

With over a century of background in battery research and manufacturing, Leclanché is well placed to tackle the challenges of the transition to a carbon-free society. As the only European manufacturer of both power and energy lithium-ion battery cells, Leclanché provides the most effective energy storage solutions for electric vehicles, industrial, marine, grid and microgrid applications.
Our world leading in-house technologies and ownership of the full value chain from electrochemistry to energy management software, make us unique and a partner of choice for customers who require smarter and faster energy storage solutions.
To support our organisation we are looking for our offices in Yverdon-les-Bains for a:
Business Controller
Purpose:
The Business Controller / Industrial Project Controller supports the financial performance of production operations and customer projects by providing accurate cost analysis, profitability monitoring and operational financial insights. The role acts as a key business partner to Operations and Project Management, ensuring effective cost control, products valuation, budgeting, forecasting and compliance with IFRS standards. The position also contributes to the continuous improvement of ERP controlling tools and reporting processes.
Key objectives:
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Improve project profitability through accurate cost tracking, forecasting and margin analysis.
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Strengthen production cost control and operational financial performance.
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Ensure accurate inventory valuation and IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
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Support budgeting, forecasting and business decision-making with reliable financial analysis.
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Enhance ERP and Power BI reporting processes to improve financial visibility and data quality.
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Data owner of cost accounting chart and business dimensions.
Role & Responsibilities:
Project & Commercial Controlling
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Monitor financial performance, profitability and cash flow of sales orders and long-term projects.
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Analyze budget variances and prepare project accounting entries in compliance with IFRS 15 (revenue recognition principles).
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Support Business Units and Project Managers with margin analysis, costing and risk assessment forecasting.
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Prepare project KPIs and support internal and external audit requests.
Industrial & Production Controlling
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Maintain standard costs and analyze production cost variances.
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Monitor operational KPIs and support manufacturing profitability analysis.
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Perform cost simulations and support pricing and operational decision-making.
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Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain Business Transformation and HR to ensure accurate costing and reporting.
Inventory & Cost Accounting
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Perform inventory accounting, reconciliation and valuation activities during month-end close.
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Ensure accurate reporting of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
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Coordinate physical inventory counts and inventory adjustments.
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Compute obsolescence and slow moving items.
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Monitor inventory processes and compliance with internal controls.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
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Support annual budgets, forecasts and operational financial planning.
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Analyze cost drivers and provide financial insights to management.
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Support Capex tracking, investment analysis and fixed asset controls.
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Contribute to operational and project cash flow forecasting.
ERP, Systems & Continuous Improvement
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Lead and support the integration of project controlling and project management processes into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI.
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Act as a key finance business partner in ERP enhancement projects, ensuring efficient project tracking, costing, forecasting and reporting within the ERP environment.
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Coordinate with Finance, Operations and IT teams to optimize project management workflows and reporting automation.
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Improve financial reporting processes, automation and data quality.
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Ensure compliance with Group policies and internal controls.
Skills & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, with a recognized accounting qualification; strong knowledge of Swiss CO and IFRS is an asset
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5–8 years of experience in controlling, industrial finance or project controlling within a manufacturing environment
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Strong expertise in production costing, inventory accounting, budgeting and project financial management
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Expertise with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Advanced Power BI, Agent AI or Claude AI (or equivalent) skills
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Advanced MS Office suite
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Experience participating in or leading ERP implementation and process improvement projects, particularly related to project controlling, costing and operational finance
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Strong understanding of ERP-based project management and financial tracking processes, ideally within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Strong analytical, financial modeling and cross-functional business partnering capabilities in an international environment
Key competencies:
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Decisiveness & Accountability: Makes timely, sound decisions with a high level of ownership.
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Business Acumen: Understands industrial operations and financial drivers in an international environment.
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Influence & Business Partnering:
Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively across functions.
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Adaptability & Resilience: Performs effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
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Rigor & Attention to Detail: Delivers accurate, reliable and structured work.
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Hands-on & Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive, solution-oriented and focused on process optimization.
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Organization & Prioritization:
Manages multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
Languages:
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English and French fluent spoken and written.
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German is an asset.
We offer an interesting job in an international growing company, dynamic and collaborative working environment, possibility to work on innovative projects and continuous professional growth.
Passion for work, initiative and adaptability, impact and influence, innovation and decisiveness are the key attributes we are looking for.
If you are Swiss or EU citizen, or hold a valid work permit, please apply and send your full application only in English.
A note to recruitment agencies - we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thank you for your understanding.
Avenue des Découvertes 14 1401 Yverdon, Vaud, Switzerland

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