Business controller

Key ResponsibilitiesMonitors sales, margins & costs, looking for sales improvement, cost reduction, working capital and cash generation opportunities;Contributes to proposals to management of action plans and offers insights on business decisions;Arranges budget & forecast campaigns, monitors their execution in consistency with group guidances and process;Contributes actively to an accurate and independent view of the financial situation of his/her perimeter (financial results and forecasts over reporting periods);Analyzes deviations and performance variances (Sales, Cost of Sales, etc.) and provides fact‑based explanations;Identifies risks & opportunities, mitigates risks, manages crisis and exceptional initiatives in his/her scope;Contributes to review of P&L;Contributes to definition of ‘management reporting & analysis’ standards and demands to be serviced by Reporting & Analytics organization;Supports monthly closing and financial reporting processes;Performs tasks on the ERP such as costing calculation and specific reports for company functions;Supports internal/external audits.QualificationsMaster's degree in Finance or Controlling;4-5 years of professional experience in Business controlling;Knowledge of Accounting principles;Very good command of all relevant business intelligence tools as well as Office programmes and analysis tools relevant to the job. High level of Excel knowledge is a must;Very good knowledge of English;Willingness to travel frequently;Knowledge of ERPs such as SAP (preferential).Soft SkillsStrong analytical skills;Solution‑oriented behaviour and thinking;High level of social competence in dealing with contacts at different hierarchical levels and functions; #J-18808-Ljbffr