["BU Controller","BU Controller"]

The Business Unit Controller coordinates controlling activities at the business unit level, acting as a liaison between Plant Controllers and the Division Controller, ensuring compliance with local laws, group culture, and policies, with a priority on health, safety and environment (HSE). The role also involves providing accurate reporting and supporting decision‑making for the Business Unit Vice President and management team.Main ResponsibilitiesFollow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position's areas of responsibility, to meet and maintain the safety, quality and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.Challenge Business Unit Leadership Team members and guide them in decision making.Support Business Unit Leadership Team in annual and strategy planning preparation as well as specific analysis on demand.Lead, develop and mentor Plant Controllers to provide the best support to the business.Prepare and grant accuracy of Reporting Package jointly with Plant Controllers, includingMonthly, quarterly and year‑end reporting.Forecasting and planning (estimates, annual plans, business plans).Support the Division Controller in the preparation for the monthly Business Review.Provide instructions and deadlines to Plant Controllers.Provide a monthly Business Unit review package.Support the Business Unit in working capital and Capex management.Monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial reporting.Analyze customer and product profitability.Monthly STI tracking.Partner with the BU VP, driving result consistency and process improvement.Handle the monthly/quarterly forecast process and execution.Prepare annual plan and business plan related templates.Expense analysis and improvement proposals.Ensure that the Business Unit has an efficient internal control framework in place.Provide support to strategic sales management, product management and key account management as well as supply chain management.Support group‑level initiatives and policies.Coordinate with BU VP and BU MGT team to execute the process.Ad‑hoc analysis (profitability, assets, WC, business cases, M&A, etc).Actively control working capital and Capex management.Share monthly profitability reports and sales variances.Harmonize, update and streamline current month‑end reporting processes.Project work as assigned in both the Business and Operations areas.Manage and provide a production variance analysis summary regularly.QualificationsMaster's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.Proven solid experience in finance and controlling management within a complex international environment.Strong leadership skills for reporting team management and cross‑functional management.Excellent analytical skills.Target‑oriented.Outstanding communication and change‑management skills.Availability for travel.Currently authorized to work in the US.Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non‑disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr