What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Controller position at TÜV SÜD America?
Position Summary:
Support the Product Services division as a business partner to the various Business Lines and Lab functions. This includes; forecasting, budgeting, monthly/quarterly reporting and any ad hoc analysis. This position will be visible to across the PS organization and be the face of controlling to most of the PS Division throughout the region. Previous experience as a business partner is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the forecasting and budgeting for service lines and support for PS Division Departments.
- Develop financial models and perform scenario analytics to support investment decisions and other strategic initiatives
- Business partnering with the various regional managers and Business Line leads
- Analyze monthly financial statements and prepare and distribute monthly financial package to VP/Directors/Managers of Product Service Departments including KPIs, P&L’s / accruals;
- Prepare planning reports and necessary reporting to improve forecasting and analysis of the business. Presentation of Plan to management;
- Provide detailed financial analysis to PS Division Department Managers on various cost categories and vendor accounts to ensure that costs are in control and spending visibility is provided;
- Be a proactive partner to PS Division Department Managers in identifying areas of cost savings and profit improvement plans;
- Assure required internal controls are in place;
- Special projects as assigned by Management.
Qualification
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting / Business Administration
- Minimum of 3-5 years of broad financial experience, international experience a plus;
- Experience in a matrix environment is a plus.
- Heavy excel use and exposure to power BI is a plus
Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, quantitative and abstract reasoning skills;
- Accurate and attention to detail, plus excellent organization skills;
- Able to perform under strict deadlines;
- Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner with all levels of the organization;
- Strong Excel skills required;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Willingness to consider other’s ideas;
- Knowledge of financial software packages (SAP, Power BI or similar, Business Warehouse Tools), financial modeling, expert in the use of advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Customer Orientation
- Self Management
Additional information
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran
TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2025
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
