Business Controller – Procurement and Supply Chain
SKF Group
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Italy
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About the role
- Monitor and analyze global spending, procurement costs, warehousing costs, and customs duties
- Identify variances between actual spend and budget/forecasts
- Consolidate and analyze spend data from various entities to identify synergy opportunities and negotiation leverage
- Define and monitor global KPIs (Actual vs. Budget, Price Variance, Cost Avoidance, and Net Savings)
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, ensuring alignment between operational initiatives and group financial targets
- Audit end-to-end processes to eliminate bottlenecks, standardize and digitalize workflows, and implement Lean methodologies
- Act as the financial lead for make-vs-buy decisions, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, and supplier risk assessments
- Partner with procurement to evaluate suppliers, ensuring contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) are met
- Drive the optimization of processes and the implementation of advanced digital tools for real-time spend analytics
- Prepare periodic financial reports and present actionable insights to leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or related field
- 5 to 7 years of experience in operational controlling, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proficiency in S/4HANA and advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI is a strong plus
- Fluency in English is required (working in a multinational environment); additional languages are advantageous
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and across cultures
- A "challenger" mindset—the ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide constructive, data-driven feedback
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Benefits
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter by April 14
- Fairness and inclusivity throughout the recruitment process
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
budgetingforecastingdata analysisLean methodologiesTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelingsupplier risk assessmentsreal-time spend analyticsoperational controllingadvanced ExcelS/4HANA
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solvinginfluencingstakeholder engagementcross-cultural communicationchallenger mindset