Middle East Sales Controller

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides leading industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact as a Financial Business Partner by helping drive performance across the business? Do you bring experience from working in an international finance environment?

If so, you could be our next...

Role Title:           Middle East Sales Controller

Reports to:          Business Controller

Role Type:           Individual Contributor with multiple stakeholders’ management

Location:             Chinchwad, Pune

 As an active member of the sub-region management team, you will:

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to deliver actionable insights.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and working capital.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes in coordination with the regional controlling team.
• Hold a key role in the finance organization of SKF Eurotrade AB, providing instrumental support to FOC in monthly and annual closings as well as statutory audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control standards.
• Act as Finance Manager for selected smaller legal entities, such as SKF Pakistan, SKF Egypt, and SKF Saudi Arabia
• Oversee credit management across the sub-region.
• Continuously challenge and improve existing processes to promote standardization and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified CA – 1st / 2nd Attempt qualified / MBA from Premium Institute
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a Finance function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with SKF systems and reporting is an advantage ;  particularly with platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, BPC and SDW

What Makes You Successful

• A collaborative team player with strong communication and networking skills.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

At SKF, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our continued success. Therefore, we focus solely on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are, be yourself. #weareSKF

Additional information

The preferred location for this role is Pune, India

Interested candidate/s can share their resume to machindra.kokare@skf.com