Head of Finance & Controlling Operations (CDMM)

Tecan Trading AG

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Finance & Controlling Operations is responsible for leading all financial controlling activities for the CDMM manufacturing site in Morgan Hill. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, robust cost controlling, and strong business partnership with Operations, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership. The position plays a key role in driving operational performance through financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with internal and external financial standards. It also provides functional leadership to local finance controllers and serves as a key interface between site operations and Group Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in finance controlling or FP&A
Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments required
Proven experience in plant controlling, costing, and COGS management
Experience in leadership or team management roles
Advanced knowledge of SAP (CO/BW) required
Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Experience with reporting and BI tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and financial accuracy
Proactive, independent, and solution-oriented working style
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred
Experience with system implementations or transformation projects preferred
Experience with OneStream and IBP strongly preferred
Spanish or Vietnamese is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the local finance and controlling team
Provide functional leadership to Operations Finance Controllers
Ensure effective workload planning, performance management, and capability development
Drive alignment with Group Finance policies and standards
Own and manage site-level COGS and gross margin performance
Lead product costing activities including BOMs, standard costs, labor rates, and overhead allocation
Analyze manufacturing variances including PPV, efficiency, and usage variances
Monitor inventory levels, valuation, and slow-moving stock risks
Ensure cost transparency and implement cost-saving initiatives
Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the site
Coordinate input from Operations, Supply Chain, and Group Finance
Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
Analyze deviations vs. budget, forecast, and prior year
Develop and enhance operational financial dashboards and reporting tools
Act as a trusted financial advisor to Site Management and Operations teams
Support make vs buy decisions and sourcing strategies
Develop financial models and business cases for operational initiatives
Provide ad hoc financial analysis for leadership decision-making
Participate in cross-functional projects as financial business partner
Collaborate with Procurement on material pricing and cost optimization
Support production planning and operational efficiency initiatives
Ensure optimal inventory management strategies
Support strategic production and capacity planning decisions
Serve as subject matter expert for SAP CO/BW, OneStream, and IBP
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems
Support system enhancements, upgrades, and implementations
Train local teams on financial systems and reporting tools
Continuously improve finance processes and automation
Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and Group Finance guidelines
Maintain strong audit readiness and documentation standards
Support internal and external audit requirements
Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS/GAAP as applicable)
Lead financial controlling for key projects, including S/4HANA implementation
Monitor project budgets, milestones, and financial impact
Support integration of acquisitions or operational expansions
Provide financial insights for transformation initiatives