Financial Controller - Americas

Danfoss Power Solutions • Loves Park, IL

408d

About The Position

The Americas Sales Controller will oversee and evaluate the financial performance of the North America and Latin America regions. This strategic role requires a business partner who can influence key decisions and drive profitable growth through a robust finance background and understanding of sales operations.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a sales controller or similar role, with a strong background in finance and commercial mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights; and challenge the organization on improvements and opportunities.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and provide direct and indirect leadership, as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of sales operations and financial control processes.

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree

Responsibilities

• Business Partner to the North America and Latin America region sales leaders.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to identify and prioritize sales strategies that will drive profitable growth.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, including Revenue, Order booking, Profitability, Fixed Expense, Inventory management, and Cash collection.
• Develop and implement financial controls to ensure that sales plans materialize and budgets are managed effectively.
• Drive the yearly and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide regular reporting on sales performance, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including sales management, finance, and business development teams.
• Stay up to date on market trends and changes in the industry and incorporate this knowledge into sales strategy and planning.
• Present financial performance results and KPIs to regional and global management.

Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees