Business Controller
About the job
- A completed degree in business administration with a focus on accounting or controlling, or an equivalent vocational or academic background, is required.
- Several years of finance experience in an internationally operating manufacturing company are required; experience with transactional processes and reporting in a virtually divided working model is desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
- Very good knowledge of SAP FI, CO, and PCA is required.
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Native-level German is required, along with conversationally fluent spoken and written English.
- The role requires numerical affinity, analytical thinking, a structured working approach, the ability to prioritize and advance parallel activities, commitment, initiative, and a high degree of independent action.
- The role requires teamwork, open communication, and a solution-oriented approach.
- Support the Optics Division with transparent, meaningful reporting and analyses of business performance, as well as business planning.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly closings under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in cooperation with accounting and present the Optics Group in the corporate reporting system.
- Provide support for the German Commercial Code closing.
- Collect and validate inputs and prepare financial variance and trend analyses for the balance sheet and profit and loss statement, including commentary for management.
- Act as a business partner for research and development and platform functions by reporting and analyzing actuals against the prior year and budget.
- Manage forecast and budget planning processes, including collecting and preparing inputs and implementing them in the planning system.
- Perform cost allocations and apportionments during the monthly closing.
- Report headcount and capital expenditures for the Optics Division at both local-entity and global levels.
- Maintain, develop, and improve reporting processes.
- Further develop and maintain the division's key performance indicators.
- Perform controlling for the Optics Group's global inventory of demonstration devices.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BPC, and SAP SAC is desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Access is desirable.
About the company
Bruker makes analytical and diagnostic instruments used by researchers and industries. Its products help analyze materials and biological samples to reveal chemical structure, composition, and properties, with notable roots in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology and a broad portfolio beyond that field. The company works by designing and selling instruments such as analytical tools that collect data from samples (for example, signals from nuclei in NMR or other spectroscopic methods) and provide insights to researchers. Bruker differentiates itself through a long history of developing advanced technologies, a focus on innovation in scientific instrumentation, and a global product range serving life sciences, materials science, and environmental analysis, supported by steady investment in research and development. Its goal is to equip researchers and industries with reliable tools to push the boundaries of what is possible in science and discovery.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Billerica, Massachusetts
Founded
1960
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 28, 2026 timsUltra AIP and timsOmni launches deepen proteomics and oligonucleotide workflows.
- August 10, 2026 MIMETAS deal expands Bruker into human-relevant drug discovery models.
- UC Berkeley ordered over $6 million of Bruker NMR systems, delivering 2027 revenue.
What critics are saying
- Bruker’s first-half 2026 organic revenue declined 0.8%, exposing fragile demand recovery.
- Academic spending stayed soft in 2026, while tariffs and currency pressured results.
- If MIMETAS and fusion remain niche, Bruker’s acquisition-heavy strategy destroys capital returns.
What makes Bruker unique
- Bruker owns timsTOF proteomics, NMR, microscopy, and microphysiological systems under one platform.
- Bruker’s August 31 XFlash 7200 FIRE raises SEM-EDS throughput beyond conventional detector designs.
- Bruker’s BEST superconductors supply ITER, Wendelstein 7-X, CERN, and fusion demonstrators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Discounts