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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