BU Controller

ENABLE your future through light.  Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.  ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.  The Opportunity The Global Business Unit Controller is a key finance partner responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management for a global, multi-site business unit. This role provides end-to-end visibility into Business Unit financial performance, including orders, revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA. The Controller drives forecasting accuracy, delivers actionable insights, and supports disciplined financial execution across the business, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Key Responsibilities Business Partnership & Financial Support Partner with Business Unit leadership to support financial performance and operational decision-making Work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Engineering, and other functions to gather business insights and formulate accurate and actionable forecasts Provide insights on orders, sales, pricing, gross margin, and cost drivers across regions and product lines Support execution of business strategies through financial analysis and performance tracking P&L Planning & Forecasting Support full Business Unit P&L, including orders, revenue, gross margin, OPEX, and EBITDA Lead development and consolidation of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks Forecast key financial metrics including bookings, shipments, revenue, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses Monitor performance versus plan and forecast, providing clear variance analysis and identifying key drivers Highlight risks and opportunities and support mitigation planning Financial Reporting & Analysis Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting Prepare P&L bridges, variance analysis (actual vs. plan vs. forecast), and KPI reporting Support business reviews with clear financial narratives and insights Continuously improve reporting quality, transparency, and forecast accuracy Operational Finance Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to analyze cost performance and gross margin drivers Support cost control initiatives, productivity improvements, and margin expansion efforts Analyze manufacturing variances and operational performance across global sites Support capital expenditure tracking and ROI analysis Compliance & Financial Controls Ensure compliance…