Finance

Trelleborg Medical Solutions is seeking a financial controller (m/f/d) to join their team. This position will be based on-site in Stein Am Rhein, Switzerland and reports to the BU Finance Director Medical Device Europe

The financial controller oversees the full spectrum of the company’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, AR/AP and internal controls. In this role, you will drive continuous improvements across financial processes, implement robust accounting policies, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial data. You will be a key partner to the business, supporting operational decision making.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute the activities of the Accounting Department, including monthly, quarterly and year-end closing
• Own the European invoicing hub, including centralized AR,billing, cash application and credit management
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting and audit preparation
• Maintain and analyze the cost accounting system
• Oversee and execute Accounts Payable processes
• Ensure tax and VAT compliance and timely filings
• Provide financial insights and forecasts to support decision-making
• Drive process improvements in collaboration with the Plant Manager
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance at the site
• Conduct inventory counts and fixed asset audits
• Recruit, supervise and develop the Accounting team

✅ Education and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting/controlling
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience is a strong plus
• Leadership experience is a strong plus
• JDE knowledge is preferred, but not required

✅Core Competencies

• Strong English skills; German preferred
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration mindset
• IFRS knowledge and hands-on application experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based systems
• Customer-focused, improvement-driven, reliable and deadline‑oriented

Our benefits for You:

• A responsible key role with high visibility within the company
• A collegial working environment with flat hierarchies
• Attractive remuneration and further training opportunities
• Growth and advancement: Join a global company that loves to promote from within and allows for advancement

Ready to take the next step in your career? Send us your CV and Cover Letter in English and become a key player in driving financial performance! You will be contacted by our HR team in Germany. 

Instructions:

Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

About the Job

The Controller is responsible for all phases of accounting, financial reporting, and other financial activities for the manufacturing site. You will assist in the continual development and improvement of business processes as well as implementation of accounting policies and procedures, while working with the plant manager to optimize operating results.

• Oversees month and year-end close processes, financial reporting and account analysis
•  Prepares and analyzes monthly reports, monthly forecasts, annual budgets, key performance indicators and all other required financials according to Corporate and local requirements.
• Ensures all corporate internal control requirements are met
•  Coordinates and documents all capital investment projects for approvals
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations as pertain to accounting and commercial practices and ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Oversees audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.; includes ensuring bill of material and costing accurately reflect current production operations.
• Works closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Shared Services
• Analyzes cash flow, cost controls, and performance measurements to support operational goals Continuously drives process improvements and initiatives for the Finance department to improve effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Ideal Candidate

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field 
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive Knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Formulas)
• Supervisory experience

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Trelleborg our people are #ShapingIndustryfromtheInside 

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Summary of the Role:

Perform accurate and timely Credit functions for accounts in the North American Credit Department. The individual in this role will collaborate across all internal departments so communication and problem solving skills are very significant. They will join a high functioning team to support the Credit and AR functions.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Handle Risk and Exposure

• Responsible for performing the risk assessment for all customers in the assigned portfolio, analyze the overall credit exposure, define the appropriate credit conditions and submit for approval to the delegated level of authority.
• Responsible to perform a financial analysis to resolve credit worthiness of the customer and present a summary with a recommendation for approval.
• Responsible for the re-assessment of all customer accounts assigned within the portfolio.
• Responsible for exercising prudent control and good judgment while reviewing held orders for possible release.

Lead Debt Collection

• Make proactive and reactive debt collection contacts to the selected group of customers. Ensure customers debts are collected within the agreed payment terms.
• Understand payments methods and cash collection processing through the networks available. Propose new methods or any enhancement in the cash collection network to improve application/allocation process.
• Liaise with the Third-Party Collections agencies and Legal teams the status of the various cases under their management.

Manage Accounts Receivables

• Update and maintain the customer credit files in compliance with credit policies.
• Review periodic customer account statements and coordinate with AR Team the application/allocation of payments.
• Connect with the AR Team to investigate the reasons for partial payments or deductions.
• Inform AR team of any unprocessed payment to customer accounts or unreconciled documents and reports discrepancies that might affect account status.
• Document and process customer refunds accordingly to Delegation of Authority.

Support the Business

• Responsible for interacting with customers, sales, organizations, all levels of management, credit associations and banks to establish a good understanding of the market conditions, customer business model and propose/support any adjustment to the company credit strategy.
• Provide policy and rules interpretation as required.

Customer Service

• Handle customer complaints related to AR, identify the most appropriate service provider for the request. Support the investigation and follow-up resolution.

Education and Experience: 

• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field required, Bachelors degree preferred
• One to three years of experience in credit & collections, accounting or a related field (Required)
• Knowledge of financial statements and documentary collections 
• Accounting ERP Systems (JDE experience preferred)
• Intermediate: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, SharePoint
• Advance: MS Excel

Competencies: 

• Excellent communication skills in dealing with internal and external customers and business partners.
• Must be able to work under tight time pressure and maintaining good quality of work.
• Ability to deal with conflict effectively and be able to challenge the business when necessary.
• Must have a customer service focus that builds and enhances positive relationships within the organization and with external parties.
• Effectively collaborates with various internal business functions to resolve issues and increase cross functional effectiveness.
• Understands basic accounting and mathematical concepts and able to perform related analyses, including financial statement analysis.
• Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Last application date: 2/8/2026

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