Sales & Contribution Margin Controller

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

**Role Overview**

**We are looking for**:

- The SCo Sales & contribution controller provides current reliable and timely economic information on Sales and margins on a global basis, by materials and customer, used to facilitate decision-making with the SCo segment controlling teams.
- The SCo Platform Sales & contribution acts as liaison with the Segment controlling and GBS, and will guarantee compliance with and adherence to the standards and procedures defined by SCo Corporate Finance.
- The position reports to the head of SCo Dashboarding & analysis.

**We count on you for**:

- Follow-up closely internal development in own perimeter and relevant economic and market evolutions,
- Maintain updated knowledge of the concepts, content and tools of the financial databases,
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of Sales contribution dashboards on their own perimeter and proactive correction if needed, including consistency of data across various dashboards and across markets (within a segment),
- Develop segment, product line, customer profitability analysis and comments on a monthly basis, and upon request of Segment controlling, participate in forecast and budget,
- Act as a liaison with Group expert financial departments, as needed.

**You will bring**:

- B.S in Accounting or Finance Degree; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.
- At least five years related experience working in an industrial / manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of standard costing, variances, P&L, price volume cost analysis, cost accounting.
- Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
- Proactive involvement in compliance.
- Must have a good knowledge of IFRS
- Strength with Office software : extensive use of Excel; Excellent PC and related systems skills; SAP and Business Warehouse knowledge a must.
- Demonstrated ability to make solid, objective, ethical decisions.
- Able to maintain strict confidence in financial sensitive information, and demonstrate a high level of integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and interact effectively with other groups and departments, clients and partners.
- Good communications skills to present and explain financial information to various levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated initiative and drive to be an active member of the finance team.
- Ability to multitask and function in a matrix organization is a must.
- Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance.
- Excellent spoken and written English.

**You will get**:

- Competitive salary
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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**Additional information**:

- Location: Lisbon, Portugal

**About us**

Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.