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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Budgeting: Leading the creation of CAPEX Budgets and Forecasts, including MTP (Mid-Term Planning) and depreciation simulations. The owner of this role works closely with various departments and legal entities to gather input and ensure accuracy.
• Financial Reporting: Preparation of CAPEX reports and charts to support executive decision-making within the VAT Group. Ensures the accuracy and transparency of global reporting and analyses variances from actual results vs. Budget and Forecast.
• Responsible for global CAPEX processes, including CAPEX approval workflows. Support internal teams in understanding and executing CAPEX procedures.
• CAPEX Tool Implementation: Supports the rollout and refinement of the Global CAPEX Management Tool, aimed at reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy.
• Support Operation Departments in all activities related to CAPEX, including preparation of Business cases and ROI calculations.
   

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance with professional.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Controller in an industrial environment 

Preferred Qualification:

• Financial Controller with a forward-looking mindset to contribute to overall performance analytics incl. hands-on financial controlling skills.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and impact key stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• ERP-knowledge as well as BI-reporting skills are rated as an asset

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.