Business Controller

Join an international organisation as a Senior Controller specialising in HR and Corporate Costs, working at the intersection of Finance and HR to provide senior management with clear insights into workforce costs, corporate expenses and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor and analyse Group-level budgets, forecasts and landing forecasts for payroll and workforce costs.
• Analyse variances between actuals, budget and forecasts, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
• Produce regular reporting and dashboards covering headcount, payroll and personnel costs.
• Prepare financial simulations and scenario analyses related to changes in headcount, compensation and organisational structure.
• Work closely with HR to ensure the consistency, accuracy and reliability of workforce and compensation data.
• Monitor and analyse Group corporate and central function costs.
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes for central functions.
• Define, document and regularly review corporate cost allocation methodologies across Business Units.
• Calculate and monitor Management Fees and related intercompany recharges.
• Produce analysis and reporting on the allocation and evolution of corporate costs.
• Act as a key point of contact for Business Units regarding cost allocation and corporate cost performance.
• Provide management with relevant financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and management reporting related to workforce and corporate costs.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Business Unit leaders and senior management in an international environment.
• Challenge existing processes and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and cost transparency.
• Ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of HR and financial data used for reporting and analysis.
• Develop and improve controlling and reporting tools, including Power BI, EPM and HRIS solutions.
• Contribute to the automation, standardisation and harmonisation of HR and corporate controlling processes across the Group.
• Participate in finance transformation and data-driven reporting initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in HR controlling, Group controlling, financial controlling or corporate finance.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, cost allocation and intercompany recharging mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong experience with Power BI or equivalent reporting and data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of planning and reporting solutions such as Adaptive Planning, Workday or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of management control principles, financial data and reporting processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with HR, Finance, Business Units and senior management.
• Fluent English is essential; French is an advantage.
• Autonomous, structured and proactive, with the ability to manage complex topics and multiple stakeholders in an international environment.