Market Controller and Fucntion Controller

Position Title

Market Controller & Function Controller

Reporting To

Pilar Hernández

Main Objectives

• Accurate, timely and insightful financial and non-financial performance analysis at country/cluster level to facilitate monthly country reviews. Monitor and analyze financial performance, trends, and variances.
• Design, plan and communicate the budget, forecast and 5-year plan for the country in close collaboration with the Group FP&A defined finance cycle in the relevant region.
• Ensure country P&L, Balance-sheet and cash accuracy in order to derive corrective actions in case of deviations against the agreed country performance targets.
• Act as business partner for the region by challenging business decisions and assumptions through fact‑based support and rigorous reviews.
• Ensure Group standardization, harmonization, processes and KPIs are implemented within the region and facilitate exchange of good practice among the countries. Ensure financial accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal policies.
• Align with relevant GEC members, functional heads, and countries CFOs/Head of Controlling to continuously optimize the processes and to ensure proper financial control and risk management within the region.
• Act as business partner for the Group function being the link with finance and countries. Challenging business decisions, assumptions, through fact‑based support and rigorous reviews and provide financial insights to better steer the business.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Month end closing – full P&L and Balance sheet analysis, overview of KPI, R&O and variance analysis. Drive monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting, and long‑term planning processes.
• Closely working with local controllers/CFOs as business partner to support decision making within the region.
• Provide clear visibility on KPIs, profitability, Balance Sheet, and Operating Free Cash Flow (OFCF) performance.
• Playing an active role in major projects and transformation initiatives within the countries by identifying risks and opportunities and proactively supporting decision‑making.
• Standing member of country BPR, responsible for the deck completeness, analysis and decisions tracking and propose new insights and improvements of the deck to better steer business.
• Business case evaluation for relevant project/initiatives within the region / Function in close collaboration with Strategy team and other areas.
• Ensure the finance cycle implementation (Budget, Forecast and 5-year plan) supervision for the region.
• Gather and analyze BPR material and make sure decisions are formalized and tracked.
• Closely working with Group FP&A to ensure compliance with finance cycle, method, processes and deadlines.
• Lead a godfather‑topic from some specific area of expertise: Risk Management, Procurement, Pricing, Ops etc.
• Entry point for all HQ functions for the region finance relevant topics, more specifically to the functional area assigned by acting as finance business partner.
• Ensure financial accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal policies.
• Challenge business assumptions and support strategic initiatives with financial analysis.
• Develop and improve reporting tools, dashboards, and controlling processes.

Education

University degree, preferably in Finance.

Languages

English – Fluent. French and Spanish will be valuable.

Profile & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ finance experience preferably including international experience in finance support, business or operations partnership or international external auditors: strong financial background, understanding the business and the market perspective are key requirements for the role.
• Strong understanding of full P&L management, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
• Group FP&A, Commercial Finance, Country head of controlling, RCM managers, Senior Accountant - experience with these functions.
• Analytical and data‑driven mentality.
• Capacity to make the link between strategic orientation of the Group and country business decisions.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data.
• Ability to present complex information to all levels of management.
• Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team but also manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheet, Google Slide.
• Consolidation and reporting tools.
• Highly committed, motivated, and eager to grow within an ambitious organization.