Business Controller, US West

Sales Business Controller, US West

Location flexible within the US Western half of the US

SANDVIK COROMANT is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the manufacturing industry. Our customers, which include major manufacturers within aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and general engineering, rely on us to provide the highest level of knowledge, service and support to help them achieve their goals for productivity and profitability. With extensive investments in research and development, we bring game-changing technologies and solutions to a dynamic industry driven by a demand for constant innovation. We have 8,000 employees and are represented in 130 countries, uniquely positioning us to set the industry standard for high technology manufacturing now and for the future. Sandvik Coromant is part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the 150-year old global industrial group Sandvik. 

We are looking for a dynamic results-orientated business leader to join our team!

Key performance areas

As a Sales Business Controller, you will act as the critical link between the Sales and Finance teams, supporting the strategic and operational objectives of the sales function. You will provide in-depth analysis and financial insight, contribute to sales planning and forecasting, and ensure accurate tracking of sales performance against targets.

You will have a strong understanding of both sales processes and financial controls, allowing you to make data-backed recommendations to drive performance improvement and support decision-making at all levels.

Key activities and responsibilities

• Sales Performance Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on sales performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with Sales and Finance teams to prepare sales forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing actionable insights.
• Monthly Reporting: Prepare regular reports, including but not limited to sales-related KPIs. Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Sales Strategy Support: Work closely with Sales leadership to assess the financial impact of sales strategies, pricing models, and promotional activities.
• Cost Control: Evaluate and optimize sales-related costs, ensuring profitability targets are met without compromising sales growth.
• Sales Incentive Programs: Support the design and tracking of sales incentive plans, ensuring they align with business goals and motivate high performance.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making across various sales initiatives, product launches, and market expansion strategies.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve processes for sales reporting, forecasting, and budgeting to drive greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Build strong relationships and network with key stakeholders.

Competencies

• You possess high integrity and self-motivation, knowledgeable and skilled in finance and profitability management. 
• You have a well-developed business sense and judgement.
• You can work closely with relevant stakeholders across the organization at all levels in order to proactively identify opportunities and threats; based on these, develop and implement fit-for-purpose actionable and anchored actions.
• You can balance between supporting and constructively challenging peers to act.
• You can handle a high-volume of workload and a flexible work and (limited) travel schedule. 
• You understand what is needed to build and cultivate cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics365, PowerBI and a very strong user of Excel would be greatly valued.

Additional competencies but not limited to:

• Excellent presentation skills (oral and written)
• Identification, analysis and responding to gaps & opportunities
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Self-propelling with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads
• Proven leadership qualities aligned with Sandvik’s core values
• Designing and measuring KPI's

Profile

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or CPA preferred, with 2 to 3 years of Sales / Business Controlling experience in a manufacturing environment,
• An excellent understanding of financial processes, reporting, and accounting, and a high level of computer proficiency, especially in Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Highly organized, strongly analytical, and have a keen attention to detail and ability to question the facts.
• Working with continuous improvements is a natural part of your character and you feel comfortable searching for information, identifying small and large solutions, and challenging the norm. 
• As the Business Controller, you are an important part of the organization, and have excellent presentations and communications (verbal and written) skills, enabling strong influence on others when required.
• Well-developed ability to deliver results under pressure and balance multiple priorities with ease. 
• You are flexible, react well to change, and remain calm in the face of challenges.
• You are active and future oriented.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required for this role.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply to the Business Controller, US West position, Job ID: R0058048.

At Sandvik Coromant, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business and our customers. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.