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Controlling Lead - CoE

Sulzer · Madrid, Spain · On-site

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PayNot posted
LevelSenior Manager
Work modeOn-site
LanguageEnglish is enough
VisaNot stated
Asks forUS CPA
PostedOct 7, 2026
Found by usOct 15, 2026
Last checkedNov 2, 2026

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Lead and manage Controlling Center of Excellence teams covering FP&A, commercial, project, cost controlling and reporting.

Experienced, 5+ yearsReady to lead a teamLicensed CPA

From the posting

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role We are looking for a Controlling Lead - Center of Excellence to join our finance organization in Madrid. In this leadership role, you will oversee the controlling processes delivered through the Center of Excellence, covering Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Controlling, Project Controlling, Cost Controlling, and Reporting & Analytics. You will lead and develop experienced controlling professionals while ensuring that global process standards are consistently applied across the organization. Working closely with local controlling teams, business partners, and global process owners, you will help improve the quality, efficiency, and consistency of financial processes and reporting. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an international environment by strengthening financial governance, resolving complex operational challenges, and driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement. What you will do: Lead and develop the Controlling teams within the Center of Excellence, promoting high performance, collaboration, and professional growth. Coordinate controlling activities for the countries and clusters supported by the Center of Excellence. Act as the primary point of contact for operational controlling teams and manage escalations effectively. Oversee FP&A, commercial controlling, project controlling, cost controlling, and financial reporting processes. Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial processing and reporting. Collaborate with local Controlling teams, Finance Business Partners, Group Controlling, and regional and divisional stakeholders. Partner with Reporting & Analytics teams to standardize reports, templates, and performance insights. Monitor key performance indicators and service-level agreements to assess process quality and effectiveness. Identify opportunities to standardize, optimize, and automate controlling activities across legal entities and countries. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with Global Process Owners to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Provide accurate and timely financial information and insights to senior management.

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