About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
Purpose of the Role As Head of FP&A, you will lead VAT's global financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities. Acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, you will transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making, drive sustainable growth, and enhance business performance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the global budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes.
Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reviews for executive leadership and the Board.
Translate business strategy into financial plans, KPIs and decision-making frameworks.
Develop scenario analyses, business cases and investment evaluations to support strategic initiatives.
Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Support strategic projects including M&A activities, footprint optimization and business transformation programs.
Provide transparency and insights into revenue, profitability, costs, cash flow and key business drivers.
Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR and Business Unit leaders to improve business performance and financial visibility.
Drive automation, standardisation and continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes.
Develop advanced analytics, dashboards and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Lead, coach and develop the global FP&A team while fostering a high-performance culture.
Requirements
University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
10+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Corporate Finance or Finance Business Partnering.
Experience within an international manufacturing, industrial or technology-driven environment.
Global work experience, ideally across multiple continents.
Industry experience in semiconductor, capital equipment or precision engineering.
Strong understanding of financial, operational and commercial performance drivers.
Proven experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing international teams.
Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools such as D365, Power BI, Tagetik or similar platforms.
Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage.
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Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
Purpose of the Role As Head of FP&A, you will lead VAT's global financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities. Acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, you will transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making, drive sustainable growth, and enhance business performance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the global budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes.
Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reviews for executive leadership and the Board.
Translate business strategy into financial plans, KPIs and decision-making frameworks.
Develop scenario analyses, business cases and investment evaluations to support strategic initiatives.
Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Support strategic projects including M&A activities, footprint optimization and business transformation programs.
Provide transparency and insights into revenue, profitability, costs, cash flow and key business drivers.
Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR and Business Unit leaders to improve business performance and financial visibility.
Drive automation, standardisation and continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes.
Develop advanced analytics, dashboards and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Lead, coach and develop the global FP&A team while fostering a high-performance culture.
Requirements
University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
10+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Corporate Finance or Finance Business Partnering.
Experience within an international manufacturing, industrial or technology-driven environment.
Global work experience, ideally across multiple continents.
Industry experience in semiconductor, capital equipment or precision engineering.
Strong understanding of financial, operational and commercial performance drivers.
Proven experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing international teams.
Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools such as D365, Power BI, Tagetik or similar platforms.
Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage.
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