Financial controller

PpWe are a global leader in research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace, energy and other high-technology markets. The Parker Meggitt facility in Fribourg, Switzerland, designs and manufactures complete condition monitoring, vibration monitoring, and measurement solutions for the aerospace and energy industries. /p pJoining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow’. A career at Parker MEGGITT offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges. /p pFor our Motion, Power, Sensing Division site based in Fribourg, we are currently looking for a /p h3Financial Controller /h3 h3The Position /h3 pAs a Financial Controller, you drive the Business Unit’s financial performance by leading forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities, while supporting strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. The role oversees cost management, cash flow, customer accounts, inventory, and investment planning, ensuring strong financial control, compliance, and cross‑functional alignment to achieve business objectives. /p ul liLead SGA forecasting and reporting, while driving cost control, cost center management, and optimization initiatives across the Business Unit /li liOversee accounts receivable performance, including customer account reviews, credit risk management, cash collection, and overdue reduction /li liCoordinate inventory forecasting, reporting and optimization initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain, ensuring compliance with Group policies /li liManage the financial oversight of Business Unit investments, including forecasting and fixed asset compliance in line with Group and SOX requirements /li liDrive cash flow planning, forecasting and improvement actions to support the Business Unit’s financial performance /li liSupport month‑end and quarter‑end closing activities, ensure SOX compliance, contribute to audits and participate in strategic and continuous improvement initiatives /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liDegree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration /li li5 years of experience in a similar position within an industrial environment and international business /li liExtensive experience of forecasting process, month‑end closing and reporting in an international group environment /li liIn‑depth knowledge of financial accounting standards (US GAAP) and internal audit/SOX requirements /li liExcellent command of Excel and other corporate tools (SAP, Citrix) /li liStrong communication skills and ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders /li liCapacity to drive financial results towards strategic goals as well as continuous improvement mindset to challenge status‑quo /li liAbility to work in a dynamic environment, agility and pragmatism /li liDemonstration of ownership and accountability on financial processes to lead cross‑functional initiatives /li liFluent in both French and English /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr