Role Purpose
Serve as a business partner to the Managing Director, ensuring strong financial control, accurate accounting in SAP, and compliance with Group policies. Provide support to local subsidiaries within the region.
Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Analyse sales performance, margins, new products and key KPIs.
- Prepare and monitor financial and management reports.
- Manage customer credit limits, credit risk, financial status and the dunning process.
- Ensure accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end closing (accruals, provisions, inventory valuations…).
- Guarantee all accounting entries comply with Group Financial Accounting Policies.
Information Systems & IT (Finance‑related)
- Act as Key User for FI/CO tools (SAP, BW, BO, dashboards, Informer…).
- Provide support and training to local subsidiaries.
- Ensure proper functioning of internal systems and data networks.
- Oversee system implementations, IT plans and negotiations with IT service providers.
- Prepare and manage the annual IT budget plan.
Annual Financial Statements
- Ensure deadlines for monthly and annual closing are respected.
- Prepare documentation for external auditors and support them during audits.
- Assist local controllers in preparing their annual financial statements.
Strategic & Operational Controlling
- Act as a bridge between Corporate Controlling, GBU, Production and Sales Controlling.
- Participate in strategic planning for local subsidiaries.
- Provide transparent market and customer insights.
- Monitor margin development and support pricing strategies, including automated pricing in systems.
Cost Accounting
- Ensure SAP S/4 is properly configured for cost accounting and profit centre structures.
- Maintain accuracy of cost centre structures.
- Provide operational support to regional and local controlling teams.
Requirements
Experience & Education
- Minimum 8 years in Finance/Controlling in an international environment.
- University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualifications.
Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of SAP FI/CO, BW, BO, BPC, Power BI, Celonis.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical and analytical techniques.
- CRM knowledge is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
- Fluent in English.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coach and train others.
- Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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