Job Description & How to Apply Below
Purpose of the Role
The Controller Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company’s financial operations while supporting strategic business decisions through financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial controlling, treasury activities, and performance monitoring processes, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and Group reporting standards. Acting as a key business partner to management, the Controller Manager supports profitability optimization, cost control, and sustainable business growth through data-driven financial analysis and operational oversight.
The position collaborates closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure sound financial governance and effective business performance management, including workforce cost planning and monitoring in partnership with HR.
The Controller Manager is also responsible for overseeing and approving payment processes related to purchase orders, invoices, and payroll, ensuring alignment with internal authorization procedures and financial policies.
In addition, the role acts as the main liaison between the local Finance function and the Group Finance teams, ensuring alignment on reporting standards, compliance requirements, financial processes, and strategic financial priorities.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Reporting
Lead the preparation of annual Budgets, Forecasts, and Long-Term Financial Plans aligned with company objectives.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
Ensure compliance with Group accounting principles, reporting standards, and internal procedures.
Prepare financial analyses, management reports, and presentations to support business decision-making.
Business Performance & Controlling
Monitor business performance through financial and operational KPIs.
Analyze variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
Support management with profitability analysis, business cases, and financial simulations for strategic initiatives.
Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of retail and operational KPIs.
Cost Control & Personnel Cost Management
Strengthen cost control processes through close collaboration with department heads.
Monitor operating expenses and support optimization of company resources.
Ensure financial discipline and efficient budget allocation across functions.
Monitor personnel costs and workforce-related expenses in close collaboration with the HR department, supporting headcount planning, salary reviews, and organizational cost analysis.
Treasury & Payment Approval
Oversee and approve payment processes related to purchase orders (POs), invoices, and payroll, ensuring compliance with internal authorization procedures and company policies.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of salary payments in coordination with HR and payroll providers.
Monitor cash flow requirements and support treasury planning activities.
Support the optimization of working capital and payment processes.
Business Partnership & Commercial Support
Partner with commercial and operational teams to support business initiatives and revenue growth.
Support the financial evaluation of commercial agreements and strategic projects.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial awareness and accountability across the organization.
Group Finance Coordination & Governance
Act as the key liaison with the Group Finance teams, ensuring alignment with corporate financial guidelines, reporting requirements, and internal controls.
Coordinate financial reporting submissions, forecasting activities, and ad hoc analyses requested by HQ.
Support the implementation of Group finance policies, procedures, and compliance standards across the organization.
Compliance & Audit
Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial procedures, and company policies.
Coordinate relationships with auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and external consultants.
Support internal and external audit activities ensuring proper documentation and compliance standards.
Monitor financial risks and support the implementation of corrective actions where necessary.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting tools, and controlling systems.
Support digitalization and automation initiatives within the Finance function.
Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and analytical rigor across the organization.
Contribute to change management initiatives impacting finance and business operations.
Relations
Internal relations:
Steering Committee & Executive Board
Department Heads (Retail, Marketing, Legal,…
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