Business Contrtoller (Purchasing & Finance)

Description: A global industrial and marine solutions company is seeking a driven Business Controller to join the Purchasing Strategy & Business Development team. The role supports purchasing functions in financial decision-making and works closely with central Finance and Business Control teams. Job Responsibilities: Perform monthly closing analyses, reporting, and KPI/PI follow-up. Prepare estimates and financial forecasts. Analyze and forecast investments related to vendor tooling, capacity, risk, and resourcing. Provide financial insights to support cross-functional investigations and improvement initiatives. Manage supplier invoice-related issues. Deliver financial expertise for purchasing-related projects and business cases. Conduct scenario analyses and material cost evaluations. Support and educate buyers and project managers on financial processes and procedures. Assist with additional purchasing-related tasks such as regulatory follow-up and special projects when needed. Required Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. 2 to 5 years of experience in a Business Controller role. Experience within Purchasing and/or the Automotive industry is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of finance systems such as SAP, Essbase, or equivalent. Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365. Fluent English, both written and spoken. Preferred Profile: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Structured, proactive, and self-driven approach to work. Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to various stakeholders. Comfortable driving topics independently and challenging existing processes constructively. Passion for continuous improvement and business development. Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Team Environment: The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise spanning finance, sustainability, strategy, process development, digitalization, and new technologies. The role offers broad business exposure and the opportunity to contribute both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. PLEASE NOTE! Our client require that an adequate background check has been completed prior to the start of this assignment. Ework offer to conduct the necessary background check for a fee. Reach out to your Ework contact for more information if interested. Please see more information below. REGARDING NECESSARY BACKGROUND CHECKS: You, the supplier, must conduct a background check as soon as possible after the candidate has been chosen for the assignment. Please contact Ework ASAP if you want us to perform the check on your behalf, for a fee. As a part of the contract signature, you, the supplier, will also sign a ‘SELF-DECLARATION FORM’ confirming all requested Background Checks are completed. If you/your consultant is selected for the assignment, you are responsible to ensure the background check is completed before signing a contract. Our client reserves the right to request evidence of completion of these checks according to their expectations for the duration of the contingent worker assignment. If any deviations or discrepancies occur, the supplier should inform Ework and the candidate should not be moving forward in the procurement process. Any supplier awarded an assignment with our client needs to, at least, perform checks on: • Identity verification • Right-to-work confirmation • Address verification (covering approximately the last 10 years) • Education verification (highest relevant degree or certification) • Financial fitness (e.g., history of bankruptcy or significant debts) • Corporate directorship review (where applicable) • Criminal record check in accordance with local legislation • Basic open-source / media review (including social media)