Corporate M&A Controller

About the job

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion

Job Description

As Corporate M&A Controller you partner closely with various teams across Finance organization - Group Controlling, Consolidation, CFO as well as regional and local finance organizations. This global role works across area and regional controllers, local finance teams, and business functions to support M&A activities from a controlling perspective.

The ideal candidate brings experience from an industrial or manufacturing environment within a multinational organization, combining strong technical expertise with an analytical, cross-functional mindset.

This role is based in Baar with expectation to be 80% on site and 20% home office.

• Controlling in the M&A environment
• Acquisition reporting: Business Plan development, organization of the reporting process, definition of KPIs, training of local Controllers
• Acquisition reporting: Monthly review of reported information
• Reporting to Group Management (e.g. synergy, efficiency)
• Back testing of Acquisitions
• Controlling of (acquired) start-up companies
• Purchase price accounting

Qualifications

• University education in finance / accounting / business administration with focus on controlling, accounting, reporting
• 3-5 years experience in Controlling in a multinational company
• Strong with Controlling related IT tools (such as Excel, consolidation tools, e.g. HFM Hyperion)
• Good knowledge of reporting processes as well as good understanding of Corporate Finance
• Proven expertise in preparing presentations for senior management
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently for meeting ad hoc deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Additional training in the M&A context 
• IFRS knowledge (focus on IFRS 3) 
• German language knowledge

Additional Information

Bilding Trust Every Day

• The chance to bring new ideas, interesting areas for development, and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sika's pioneering spirit
• For such a large company we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes

Sika is a great employer - especially for people who are interested in communicating across cultures. To find out more about what it's like to work for Sika you can watch videos of our employees at  www.sika.com/sika-insights .

We look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at E-Mail schreiben.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.