Our client is one of the most important companies operating internationally.
The business controller is responsible for the controlling activities (monthly closing, forecast, budgeting, ad hoc analysis) for different areas of the business. Business partnering with the key business teams and constantly interfacing with the accounting and reporting team.
With the supervision of the manager, the controller should understand key trends of Net Sales and P&L lines, trigger questions and challenges to the business and maintain the “fundamentals” under control (i.e. OI delivery).
Key Responsibilities
1. Participate, support, and coordinate the implementation of reporting (such as Weekly Sales Report, P&L monthly closing, etc.).
2. Support the improvement and establishment of controlling systems, developing and monitoring business performance metrics (such as aur, Traffic, Conversion Rate, etc.).
3. Analyze and benchmark financial performance (such as margins and cost variance analysis, etc.).
4. Participate in, support, and coordinate the implementation of planning processes (Forecast, Budget, Multi-Year Plan).
5. Act as a business partner, providing also ad hoc analysis or reporting.
6. Proactively identify and communicate Risk & Opportunities and mitigation plans.
7. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget, forecast, and previous year.
8. Ensure that regional financial statements are accurate, complete, and in accordance with corporate requirements, corporate policies, and industry practices.
9. Implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
10. Provide insightful budget information to the Business Leaders to assist in controlling costs and in understanding the financial consequences of every potential course of action.
11. Provide substantial support to periodic country performance reporting and appraisal processes by performing financial analysis and providing consolidated quality local business decision-making materials, to enable effective decision-making and allow timely interventions by the Top Management.
Requirements
1. Educational Background in Economics, Finance, Accounting.
2. Solid experience with Office software packages, SAP knowledge, Hyperion Planning.
3. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
4. Sound judgment and independent decision-making.
5. Fluency in the English language.
6. Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations.
7. Interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Attention to detail and time, project management skills.
9. People management.
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