Controller, Saint Gallen

About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Location:

Haag, St. Gallen, CH Employment Type:

Permanent

Controller The Business Unit Controller is responsible for overseeing financial activities for the Business Unit, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, and implementing financial controls. This role bridges finance and business unit strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and value creation within the business unit department by acting as a strategic business partner to the BU management. The Business Controller provides transparency on financial results while proactively identifying risks and opportunities across the organization.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Budgeting

Develop and manage annual budgets for the business unit

Monitor budget adherence and recommend adjustments as necessary

Support forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Prepare periodic financial reports, including variance analysis (budget vs. actual)

Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends or risks

Cost Management

Track and control operational costs

Analyse financial performance, identify variances and drive corrective actionsEnsure compliance with cost allocation methodologies for shared services

Support investment evaluations and business cases

Strategic Support

Collaborate with leadership to evaluate the financial feasibility of new projects or product developments

Provide financial insights including contribution margin analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making

Drive process improvements and ensure data quality across system

Qualifications

A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Controlling or a related field

Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities

Hands‑on mentality and ability to take initiative and responsibility

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and impact key stakeholders effectively

Strong collaboration with product management and other departments

Familiarity with standard costing

At least 5 years of professional experience in controlling in a manufacturing industry

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system is an advantage

Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.

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