HCN and MCS Contract Controller

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers' success.

The HCN and MCS Contract Controller is responsible for controlling activities linked the HCN Verbund supporting product management and Mono/MPP controlling, as well as MCS contract controlling in light of the new contract manufacturing agreement between NCE and MCS as per January 2026.

Essential Job Functions:

• The HCN and MCS Contract Controller needs to act as "co-pilot" for the HCN Product Management Team and the DSM/MCS BL team

• Needs to have a measurable impact à DECIDE AND DRIVE

• Leadership / steering and challenging the organization à GO BEYOND

• Effective and data-based performance management

• Focus on Timely and accurate reporting: Owner of the financial activities linked to the contract manufacturing agreement between NCE and MCS

• Ensure there is reliable and transparent data available for both NCE and MCS (customer) à FOSTER GRIT

• Be the analytical mastermind overlooking the full HCN value chain in Visp

• Support on the monthly reporting and budget cycle for the overall Visp site, with particular focus on supporting the Mono and MPP plant controllers

• Educate organization on Financial Acumen and impact: Go-to person for "Finance for non-Financials"

• Primary contact within the business and across functions for Financial topics à COLLABORATE ALWAYS

• Ensure there is broad understanding of the interaction of Sales, Operations, Working Capital and Cash

• Partners with Product Management, Business Line Team and Manufacturing to influence business and site performance by providing insightful analysis, fact-based recommendations and proactively identify opportunities and risks

• Partners with other Finance teams such as Business Line Controlling, Site Controlling and Global Business Services Organizations to ensure timely, accurate and useful financial information.

• Support of monthly closing activities with responsibility for specific tasks and areas within Visp Plant Controlling incl. monthly reporting (MBR cycle) and forecasting

• Utilizes knowledge of plant manufacturing operations, material flow and cost accounting principles, set forth in the Management Accounting Manual (MAM), to ensure accurate product cost development in collaboration with Site Controlling

• Supports Target process with Finance, Sales and Operations

• Support Business and Site Controlling in compliance to MAM/CCM/FAM

• Works in an international environment (English/German) with opportunities to support global projects

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong SAP skills (CO, FI, BI)

• Reporting skills (PowerBI, VBA, Python, Machine Learning / AI)

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.