Senior Financial and Business Controller

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Within the Commercial International Team you will be the central lead that ensures the evolution / further development of a finance platform that allows Ayvens to profitable manage a large international key client with whom we have launched a business critical fleet program. As Senior Financial Controller, you will bring hands-on and pragmatic expertise and know how to ensure the right accounting, lead and coach the local finance controllers, actively engage in stakeholder management and drive continuous process improvements.

In this role you will be dedicatedly responsible to further develop the program’s profitability model, lead the delivery of financial reporting requirements and you will be ensuring delivery meets stringent data controls. The role includes direct client contact and requires the ability to manage escalations and requirements sessions.

Job purpose:

Ensure appropriate program accounting on international level

Drive improvement initiatives related to Record to Report processes and reports

Managing customer requirements to be translated into auditable finance reports, supporting proactive fleet management operations.

Ensure high quality of finance data input, lead central analysis to support the business activities and decision-making processes for the program globally.

Responsible for direct customer engagement to understand customer requirements, ensure these are fed into the local finance teams for development and delivery for each request.

Perform accounting assessments.

Key user for Opex and Capex processes and systems

Generate and ensure that periodic reviews related to program objectives are reported to the program internal and external stakeholders.

Generate and ensure that frequent updates on Debt is being tracked, reported to the program internal and external stakeholders.

Key expertise areas

Managing customer requirements to be compliant and auditable.

Responsible for managing customer requirements and their financial reports. This will help to support the operation fleet management to do their work more profitable.

Managing role in alignment with local Finance teams for the development of automated standard reporting solutions.

Set-up a monthly P&L reporting for the program including all countries involved

To be able to evaluate and track on a monthly basis, an internal P&L Reporting needs to be established

Monthly KPI reporting

Lead central finance department within the program

Feed requirements and track country performance.

Bi-weekly/monthly alignments

Generate periodic reviews and reports to in- external stakeholders

Conduct data analyses, including data cleansing, planning and executing analyses, and producing user-friendly and responsive reports.

Required level of education and technical abilities

Academic degree (e.g. in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics).Ability to quickly build relationships, gain credibility and work successfully in accordance with the Ayvens values.

Ability to have a helicopter view and make balanced and impartial judgements.

Interpersonal skills necessary to manage staff and build relationships across multiple departments.

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Proven ability to exercise independent judgment.

Required work experience

Minimum of 7-10 years relevant international working experience as (Senior) Controller within the Logistical / Mobility branch.

Leading role experienced in finance and/or reporting analysis/development, data analysis for a key Global client

Experience in working in an international, multinational environment.

Demonstrated track record of successfully managed complex finance reporting analysis / development, data analysis. Strong analytical skills with attention to details

Strong track record in managing both internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Strong communication skills at all levels in the organization.

Effective organizational and problem solving skills, ability to work independently and in teams, positive attitude, resourceful,…