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Kistler Group · 2 hours ago

Assistant Financial Controller

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kistler Group is a global leader in measurement technology, revolutionizing industries with their advanced sensor solutions. The Assistant Financial Controller will provide critical financial insights and support for strategic planning, as well as commercial decision-making across the organization.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturingTest and Measurement

Hiring Manager

Emily Hamama, MBA

Responsibilities

Provide critical financial insights and decision support on revenue, margin, pricing, and product mix

Analyze and report monthly bookings, billings and profitability (CM1) by region, customer, and product group, highlighting key trends, deviations, and opportunities

Prepare detailed Sales Center P&L reports up to CM2

Support sales teams with accurate bookings and billings forecasting

Monitor performance against targets and KPIs, collaborating with commercial leaders to understand variances and implement corrective actions

Lead the annual budget, 3-year mid-term plan, and quarterly forecasting processes for sales, gross margin, and cost centers, ensuring alignment with Group Controlling guidelines

Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain differences between actual and budgeted results, providing actionable insights

Develop and enhance financial forecasting models, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business assumptions

Analyze and revalue stock, collaborating with sales to ensure visibility and manage aged inventory

Monitor and analyze personal and operational expenses against forecasts, coordinating reclassifications with accounting as needed

Track and report financial risks and opportunities (R&O) across the business, offering early warnings and proposing mitigation strategies

Support the development of strategic planning materials, including long-range plans and growth opportunity assessments

Collaborate across departments to understand financial needs and develop supportive business plans

Develop robust financial models for capital investment proposals, business cases, and strategic initiatives

Analyze ROI, NPV, payback period, and scenario outcomes for capital projects, expansion plans, and new product introductions

Partner with cross-functional teams to build project budgets, monitor spend, and report on financial progress against plan

Coordinate with group controlling and update the Clarity system and align the actual with accounting

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisAdvanced Excel modelingFinancial reporting standardsSAPAnalytical skillsKPIsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilities