A Senior Business Controller plays a crucial role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead financial planning & budgeting process aligned with business objectives & management guidelines
Develop budgets for the departments & Business Lines
Prepare & Monitor monthly Rolling forecasts for timely identificaton of potential budget variances to support planning and decision-making
Work closely with Business Managers and other functions to collect the needed data for budgeting and forecasting

Monthly closing, Analysis & Reporting

Drive month-end closings in collaboration with the Team
Analyze variances between actual and budgeted / forecasted / Last Year financial performance & provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making
Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of figures
Ensure correct and timely completion the Group, Management and Departmental Reporting on a monthly basis
Provide support to Business Teams with accurate data for contract renewals and negotiation
Ensure timely update & maintenance of Dashboards
Conduct financial analysis to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
Drive the follow-through of issues

Process, Controls & Compliance

Develop, implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets
Conduct control assurance reviews to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
Participate in process re-engineering initiatives to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Support digital transformation and automation in financial reporting and controls
Support in the preparation of Financial, Quality & Internal audits.

Project & Contract Financial Management & Reporting

Track and manage financial aspects of client contracts and consulting projects, ensuring profitability and compliance with contract terms
Prepare and validate reforecasst of Sales, GM and Cost Variance with Project Manager on monthly basis
Analyze project profitability, ensuring that margins and cost estimates are aligned with financial goals
Highlight any potential project cost impact and recommend corrective actions
Implement cost-control measures to optimize project profitability

Qualifications / skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
6-8 years of experience in similar role
Strong understanding of financial principles, risk management, and compliance.
Experience in ERP systems, financial reporting, budgeting, and business analysis.
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, financial modeling and automation
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Collaboration and teamwork
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic business environment

ERP

Knowledge of SAP S4HANA

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