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 are 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, standardization, 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 modeling, 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.
Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.
