SA&D Industrial Controller

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• We are looking for an Industrial Controller for the Global Business Unit (GBU) Soda Ash & Derivatives (SA&D). In this role you will act as a business partner who will support the Operations team to focus on the performance and facilitate the decision-making process. You will report to the Head of Industrial Controlling. 
• This offers a unique opportunity for joining Solvay as a key Finance partner with global responsibilities in a context of transformation.
• You will be accountable for:
• Leading a team of 7 Site Controllers 
• Partnering with Operations and Business to deliver performance and to elaborate options
• Providing financial guidance and insights, clearly communicating about the overall performance
• Driving and leading both the performance and management cycle for the relevant scope (monthly results, forecasting, action plan follow-up)
• Working in close collaboration with the Finance function
• Ensure efficient processes and reliability of figures, mostly around OPEX, but also Working Capital and CAPEX
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS norms as needed and with the steering of internal controls
• Successfully support on competitiveness and excellence projects
• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in finance.
• Relevant ~15 years experience in Controlling
• Competencies:
• Experience in FP&A, good understanding of actual costing, P&L, price volume cost analysis, cost accounting, investment profitability
• SAP knowledge, IFRS, strong international exposure and network, Solvay internal rules: Tax, Transfer Price, Reporting, etc
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• English fluency   
• Behaviours:
• Experience in Business Partnering
• Strong ability to challenge the Status Quo
• Impact & Influence
• Strong collaborative skills
• Good communications skills to present and explain financial information to various levels of the organization
• Ability to manage complexity and to provide simple and clear messages

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the France base pay reasonably expected for this role is 95,200€ to 119,000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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