As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.
Purpose of the position
The Business controller is a finance business partner for the Importers team and provides critical and relevant financial information for decision-making; covering historical, current and future performance. The Business Controller drives improvements in reporting and measurement to support operational excellence and business results, provides support and direction to the global product support and R&D projects. The role also supports Director, Finance & Business Control on cost initiatives and strategic projects. The position is open for Europe.
Main tasks and responsibilities
1. Provide and prepare management with financial information and business review and analysis and use this information to participate in planning, budgeting, decision making and controlling
2. Ensure accurate OI ,Sales and Fixed cost forecasting accuracy across all 3 Importers regions
3. Work as a business partner and prepare financial plans and estimates of future business plans, budget and strategy.
4. Challenge the business to improve the financial performance
5. Perform fixed cost controlling activities and analysing monthly cost centre performance
6. Improve and develop current ways of working, tools, methods and processes
7. Monitor and analyse monthly results against the budget. Prepare and present financial performance reports according to Hiab guidelines and controls
8. Monitor profitability, cost, working capital and cash flow development and ensure that all negative deviations are addressed with no delay
9. Improve and develop current ways of working, tools, methods and processes
10. Develop and track KPIs and plans to deliver short-term and long-term goals
11. Support sales, project delivery and other functions in specific financial matters
12. Participate in finance projects at Hiab level
13. Ensure that adequate controls are in place for the business and organisation and that controls are implemented and followed in the organisation
14. Inform, initiate and implement corrective actions together with relevant functions to ensure continued effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
15. Relevant academic degree (e.g BSc/MSc in business and economics)
16. Internationally recognised accounting qualifications
Experience:
17. 5+ years in high level business controlling role and/or other demanding financial roles
18. Manufacturing companies in similar industries and in a global business environment
19. Business control, financial reporting, finance processes and systems
20. Management accounting and reporting, project accounting
21. Strong capability in use finance tools - e.g. Qliksens, HFM & Google tools
22. Good understanding of IFRS (esp revenue recognition), local GAAP and tax regulations
23. Experience in international business and matrix organisation
24. Executing for results, strong analytical capabilities with pragmatism and operational skills
25. Good understanding of IFRS (esp revenue recognition), local GAAP and tax regulations
26. Language skills: Advanced English is mandatory
Competencies:
27. Executing for results, strong analytical capabilities with pragmatism and operational skills
28. Relationship building, strong communication and co-operation skills
29. Proven leadership skills, proactive working approach, high energy and drive to execute change
30. Business acumen, result- and profit-orientation
31. Teamwork and communication skills
32. Matrix organisation understanding.
You will be part of
As part of a global organization, you will gain access to an extensive network and exciting development projects. At the same time, we value personal development and the close collaboration that characterizes our local operations. Cooperation, commitment, quality, and order are the guiding principles we work by. We are constantly working to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable work environment for our employees with opportunities to grow in your role and develop it further.