Business Partnership and Controlling Analyst

Role Purpose:

The Business Controller is a key member of the Business Controlling team, owning financial analysis and performance management for an assigned scope. The role combines FP&A, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex, international, multi-entity environment. We are looking for an experienced controller who can take end-to-end ownership of their scope, operate autonomously, and act as a trusted sparring partner for operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Own the preparation and delivery of weekly & monthly management reporting packs (actuals vs. budget/forecast)

• Collect, check, and consolidate financial data from multiple sources and entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

• Maintain, improve, and rationalize recurring reports, templates, and dashboards • Provide insightful commentary on performance, highlighting risks and opportunities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for the assigned scope

• Drive variance analyses and deliver clear, decision-oriented commentary on financial performance • Develop and maintain financial models and Excel-based tools

• Own ad-hoc analyses and challenge business cases with a critical, constructive mindset

Business Partnering:

• Act as a sparring partner for operational teams and support functions (Accounting, HR, IT, etc.) in performance reviews

• Translate financial data into clear, actionable outputs for non-finance stakeholders, up to senior management level

• Lead financial input in regular business review meetings

Process & Data Quality:

• Drive continuous improvement of reporting files, controlling templates, and forecast processes

• Lead standardization and documentation of controlling processes

• Identify data quality issues and drive their resolution

• Leverage financial systems (ERP, BI tools) used across the scope and contribute to their evolution Skills & Personal Attributes Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Strong command of financial data and analytical problem-solving

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, structured workbooks)

• Solid command of P&L mechanics and management accounting concepts

• Strong interest in financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvement

• Experience with ERP or BI tools is a plus (D365, Power BI, etc.)

Personal & Soft Skills:

• Fluent in English (B2 minimum)

• Autonomous, structured, reliable, and detail-oriented

• Proactive, with full ownership of deliverables and deadlines

• Comfortable managing senior stakeholders and working remotely across countries and functions • Strong communicator, able to simplify complexity for non-finance audiences

• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver on time in a fast-paced setting

Experience & Background:

• 3+ years of experience in a finance, controlling, or FP&A role

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is a plus