Financial Controller (Western Cluster)

You will be leading the Controllership function for a cluster of entities or an entity, ensuring accurate management reporting, a clean balance sheet, and compliance with external financial requirements. You will also be partnering with shared services to deliver efficient processes, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, working capital) with high accuracy.
• Handle closing activities and validate variances in sales, costs, and inventory.
• Partner with shared services to improve and streamline reporting processes.
• Review and sign off balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of aged items.
• Ensure timely completion of audit requirements at entity level.
• Review and finalize statutory accounts and income tax returns prepared by shared services.
• Lead any external audits and oversee indirect tax submissions to ensure compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop cluster finance accountants, building a culture of accountability and high performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• 7-10+ years’ experience in controllership, accounting, or finance operations within multinational environments.
• Strong expertise in P&L, balance sheet management, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience in managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and collaboration with shared service centers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in complex ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Fluent in English; additional European language a plus.