Head of Finance

With more than 125 years as an industrial equipment manufacturer, Coperion K-Tron is a proven global leader in providing in sophisticated solutions for state-of-the-art process equipment. Our innovative know-how comes to life in feeding and pneumatic conveying components as well as in complete material handling systems.

Taking commitment to our customers, we ensure the high performance of our long-lasting products through ultimate customer consulting and support. Our people and our technology drive our reputation as a premium supplier of process equipment across the globe.

Our Swiss site is now seeking our Head of Finance - Controlling-Oriented -  to strengthen our team and oversee the overall financial management of the site.

As the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for the overall financial vision of the site, with particular expertise in Controlling. You will be in charge of driving financial performance, ensuring accounting compliance, and contributing to the company's financial strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

Finance lead

• Member of the local management team
• Business partner for the general manager, addressing issues and proposing corrective actions

• Oversee accounting, relying on a Chief Accountant and their team for daily operations.
• US GAAP & statutory closes – full balance sheet and P&L responsibility
• Quarterly, interims and year-end audits- internal Control (Sarbanes Oxley)

• Be the responsible party for all financial operations of the site : income & capital taxes, deferred tax declaration; day-to-day treasury, cash forecast, cash management ; invoicing / export process and declarations ; VAT declarations to be coordinated with the accounting team

Controlling

• Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets and industrial costs, with the help of a junior controller
• Progressive and completion-based accounting decisions : tracking our costs within the production, with a big range of products and markets
• Contribute to financial strategy and risk management
• Collaborate closely with operational teams and management (Production, Project Management, Sales…), in a context wit different Business Units and reporting lines.

Continuous improvement

• Improve our reliability by providing better tools to track actual performance against the forecast (Excel)

• Maintenance of the new ERP System and improving processes. Key finance user for ERP (IFS)

PROFILE Requirements:

• Degree in accounting, finance, or management (Master’s level or equivalent)
• Significant experience in industrial management control, ideally within a capital equipment environment and with long-term contracts
• Strong accounting knowledge is essential to oversee and lead the financial functions of the site
• Experience in SME companies is a plus, along with a versatile, multi-skilled profile
• Experience in an international environment; experience with USA parent company helpful
• Excellent ERP and Excel skills
• Fluency in German and English (mandatory)
• Management experience or demonstrated potential for leadership
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, and excellent organizational abilities
• Team spirit and excellent communication skills

This central role offers a unique opportunity for a versatile professional to thrive within a dynamic, well-established company that is financially healthy and part of an ambitious global group. Shape What Matters For Tomorrow.

Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".