Business Controller

Job Purpose:

- To provide financial and strategic support to the organization by analyzing and monitoring financial performance, implementing financial planning processes, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

- To provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis and market trends, contributing to the overall success and profitability of the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning and Analysis: Collaborating with various departments to develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. Analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights to support decision-making.

- Financial Reporting: Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and DHL requirements.

- Performance Monitoring: Monitoring and analyzing key financial indicators and performance metrics. Identifying areas of concern or improvement and providing recommendations to optimize financial performance.

- Cost Control and Optimization: Assessing cost structures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.

- Business Partnership: Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs, provide financial insights, and support decision-making processes.

- Financial Forecasting and Planning: Developing financial models and conducting scenario analysis to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

- Variance Analysis: Analyzing actual financial results against budgeted or forecasted figures. Investigating and explaining variances, and recommending corrective actions if necessary.

- Financial Compliance: Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure proper allocation of expenses to functions and cost centers (budgets) and correct usage of product codes for revenues.

Position Nature and Scope:

- There are strict deadlines for reporting and a significant increase in workload at the end of the month and during budget/forecast preparation. This type of work requires strong organizational skills and effective collaboration with all departments and functional managers within the company.

Reporting Line:

- The Business Controller reports directly to the Company's Finance Manager.

Internal Contacts:

- Managing Director, functional department heads, supervisors, finance department employees.

External Contacts:

- Regional finance departments - Business, Finance, Treasury, Financial Reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

- Financial education or at least 3 years of experience in business controlling / financial analysis / related roles.

- Financial Expertise: A strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial analysis techniques. Proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights. Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and use of financial software and tools (particularly in Microsoft Excel and software such as SUN Accounts, Vision, SAP).

- Ability to handle a heavy workload and work under pressure associated with strict reporting deadlines.

- Ability to communicate and draw management's attention to financial and management accounting issues.

- Fluent spoken and written English.