Financial Controller

We are seeking a dynamic and business-oriented Financial Controller to join an international finance team.

This role is much more than traditional financial control: the successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner, supporting operational teams, improving financial processes, and ensuring the company has accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of accounting records
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and applicable accounting standards
• Assist in statutory audits and coordinate with external auditors

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics and Management teams
• Provide financial analysis to support commercial and operational decisions
• Translate financial information into practical business recommendations
• Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions
• Promote collaboration across departments by acting as a solution provider rather than merely identifying issues

• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify and improve internal processes
• Lead automation initiatives, particularly through advanced Excel and ERP tools
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools to improve business visibility
• Participate in ERP implementation and continuous improvement projects
• Standardize financial procedures and promote best practices throughout the organization

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor departmental spending and provide recommendations for cost optimization
• Prepare profitability analyses and financial models for new business opportunities

• Maintain effective internal control procedures
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures
• Identify operational risks and recommend pragmatic corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement of governance processes
• Perform portfolio analysis by identifying costs and recommending improvements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is considered an advantage

• 5-6 years of progressive experience in financial controlling or corporate finance
• Experience in an international manufacturing, pharmaceutical or industrial environment is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems,
  preferably Microsoft Business Centra
  l. (SAP, Oracle or equivalent)

• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, including Advanced formulas, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial modelling, Dashboard creation
• Strong ERP knowledge
  
  High level of financial analysis capability
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Comfortable working with large datasets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality
• The ability to build trust across all departments
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability and resilience
  
  Strong ownership and accountability

Most importantly, the Financial Con
tro
ller should not be perceived as a “finance police officer.” Instead, they should act as a collaborative business partner who helps colleagues succeed by providing practical solutions, simplifying processes, and enabling better decision-making while maintaining appropriate final controls

• Fluent French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory
• Additional languages such as German or Spanish are considered an asset

• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20–30% of the time
• Ability to visit subsidiaries, suppliers, customers or logistics partners as business needs require