Group Controller

<p>Our client is a well-established international group, operating across multiple business lines, with a strong focus on growth, operational efficiency, and financial performance. The company is currently strengthening its finance function to enhance planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making at group level.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller for the Group Controlling Team to act as a key partner to the CFO and executive team. This is a hands-on, all-rounder role combining financial planning, performance analysis, and group-level reporting, with a strong focus on P&amp;L, balance sheet, and business insights.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate and drive the group-wide strategic planning process (multi-year plans and annual budgeting)</p></li><li><p>Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment across entities and functions</p></li><li><p>Perform budget vs. actual analysis, monitor financial performance, and explain key deviations</p></li><li><p>Oversee and analyze group financial position (P&amp;L, balance sheet, cash flow) and provide actionable insights</p></li><li><p>Manage and optimize standard costing processes, with focus on raw materials and operational costs</p></li><li><p>Conduct variance analysis, identify root causes, and assess financial impact on business performance</p></li><li><p>Evaluate profitability across cost/profit centers, projects, and departments and assess ROI of key initiatives</p></li><li><p>Prepare and deliver periodic financial reports and executive presentations for senior management and shareholders</p></li><li><p>Support consolidation of financial data across entities, ensuring consistency and compliance with applicable standards (IFRS)</p></li><li><p>Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and controlling processes, improving automation and data quality</p></li><li><p>Monitor and manage key financial risks, supporting proactive decision-making</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with internal procedures, financial controls, and regulatory requirements</p></li><li><p>Act as a business partner to senior stakeholders, providing financial guidance and supporting strategic decisions</p></li><li><p>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum 5+ years of experience in a similar role (Group Controller, Financial Controller, Business Controller)</p></li><li><p>Strong expertise in FP&amp;A, financial controlling, and group reporting</p></li><li><p>Experience in multi-entity environments, ideally within production or industrial sectors</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced reporting tools (Excel mandatory)</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of financial statements, consolidation principles, and cost structures</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data</p></li><li><p>Strong business acumen and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights</p></li><li><p>Entrepreneurial mindset: hands-on, proactive, and execution-focused</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills: persuasive, adaptable, and able to work with diverse stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Experience working closely with senior leadership (CFO, executives)</p></li><li><p>High level of ownership, flexibility, and ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment</p></li><li><p>Excellent English language skills</p></li></ul>