Factory Controller

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About the job

Our company located in Allschwil, Switzerland is part of the world leaders in the design and manufacture of cryogenic pumps for the liquefied gas industry. We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Factory Controller to join our Finance team.

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to drive improvements, identify optimization opportunities, and contribute to smarter work processes that support the company’s ongoing development. Collaboration is an important part of the job, where you will work closely with colleagues in finance, but also have the chance to work across the organization to share best practices and optimize our performance.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and deliver actionable insights to management.
• Prepare, analyze, and follow up on Cost-Benefit Analyses (CBAs) to support supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Contribution to monthly, quarterly and yearly closings.
• Apply factory financial tools such as standard cost and cost roll in a manufacturing environment to prepare and drive the costing update processes.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance and internal control within area of responsibility.
• Responsibility for fixed assets, including maintenance of the asset register, approval processes, month-end closing, and forecasting.
• Opportunity to explore and implement digital tools, including ERP systems, D365, Power BI, and databases, to streamline and further develop our financial reporting.
• Ensure credit management according to group regulations.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency in controlling activities.

What You Bring/Who you are

• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar finance position in an international environment
• Relevant education in Accounting and Finance.
• Experience with ERP systems (knowledge in Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be an asset).
• Knowledge of digital reporting tools (preferably SQL/APEX). Power BI knowledge would be an asset, including AI.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. French is a big plus.
• Thoughtful, data-informed decision-making and strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to details.
• Self-driven, well-organized, independent, and demonstrating high levels of self-control, confidence, and flexibility.
• Effective collaboration across functions and communication at all levels.
• Positive, “Yes We Can” mindset when facing challenges.
• Customer-oriented, always striving to exceed expectations.
• Commitment to innovation, teamwork, and sustainability, in line with Alfa Laval values.

What’s in it for you?

With us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in a global manufacturing company. You will contribute to continuous development, process improvements, and smarter workflows – all in a collaborative, open and supportive work environment.

Workplace: Allschwil (expected travel activity: 5 to 10 days per year).

We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter. We are conducting a continuous review of the applications received. We do not accept applications via email, due to the Swiss data protection regulation (nLPD).

We look forward to hearing from you soon!