Finance Controller

What's the Role?

The purpose of the role is to provide transparency and support the Finance
Business Partner in creating relevant business insights. The role involves
identifying opportunities, financial risks and ensuring reliable execution of
monthly/quarterly/yearly controlling tasks. The job holder supports the
Finance Business Partner (FBP) and/or Head of Controlling in shaping and
executing the performance management cycle. Scope: Elevated role - works on
problems of broad scope, demonstrates creativity in resolving a variety of
issues, typically ‎3-‎6 years of relevant experience.

Who is Hilti?

If you're new to the industry, you might not have heard of us. We provide
leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global
construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over ‎75 years, and a
worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service.

With ‎30,000 people in more than ‎120 countries, which we're looking to expand,
we're a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges
and grow your career.

What does the role involve?

As Controller, you will be the champion of the P&L in your market and bring
transparency on the value creation of various functions. You will collaborate
with various senior stakeholders across the entire business, including the
organization's Executive Management Team (EMT), regional team and
organization's leadership team. You will participate in driving
standardization, automation and process improvement through the organization
and contribute to local and global projects to support Finance or the market's
long-term strategy implementation. Together with your manager you drive the
performance management process covering the rolling forecasting and strategic
investment processes.

From an operational perspective, you will own the controlling part of the
month end closing activities, such as provide key reports to the management,
calculate and maintain accruals, and provide support to the business on
related queries. You will also support your local team and/or a Shared Service
Centre with the annual audit and production of financial statements as
required. You will fully understand Hilti's business model and its financial
impacts to support the management in decision making to drive results.

With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will challenge the status quo, taking
calculated risks to drive and develop innovation from within. You will
proactively monitor the external environment and translate relevant trends
into the organization, to ensure agility and value creation.
Unlike the finance departments of other companies, Hilti's finance department
employees are involved in every phase of their projects, from profitability
calculations and risk planning to marketing, sales and delivery.

What do we offer?

Show us what you're made of and we'll offer you opportunities to move around
the business - to work abroad, experience different job functions, and tackle
different markets.

What you need is ?

• A Degree in Business, Finance, or related field, plus a professional accounting qualification or Masters (a plus)


• Minimum ‎3 years' experience in a financial, consultancy or auditing role within a multinational organization


• Background and working experience in either Accounting, Controlling, Auditing ,Reporting or Financial Advisory


• Experience in financial planning, modelling and analysis and reporting software preferred (e.g. Excel, Access, Tagetik, SAP Analytics, SQL, Tableau)


• Effective communication skills, including ability to structure clear presentations


• Proficient English written and verbal communication


• The ability to simplify a financial message to non-finance stakeholders


• Strong business planning, financial planning (forecasting/budgeting) and analysis skills


• The ability to work effectively under pressure to achieve superior results

Why should you apply?

We have a diverse team of people with a variety of nationalities, backgrounds
and experiences. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter
where you're from.