Head of Business Controlling

Job description:

• Define and drive the country Controlling strategy, including plans, targets, budgets and governance aligned with business objectives, Group guidelines and regulatory requirements.

• Facilitate strategic decision-making and management reviews by providing financial transparency and business insights.

• Influence wider financial strategy and advise top management on business performance, profitability, risks and future opportunities.

• Identify financial risks and opportunities, provide early warning signals and recommend mitigation actions.

• Present financial findings and recommendations to the executive management team, including business performance, profitability and key risk developments.

• Measure and monitor performance of all functions through KPI frameworks, standard reports and management dashboards.

• Oversee reporting processes, data collection and KPI definition, including ESG-related reporting where applicable.

• Analyze complex business and financial issues and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance and operational effectiveness.

• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and digitalization of controlling methodologies, systems and reporting processes.

• Monitor target achievement across direct and indirect functions and highlight performance gaps.

• Lead the overall planning, budgeting, forecasting and mid-term planning processes for the country.

• Support the Country CEO in target setting and strategic planning processes.

• Actively support cross-functional alignment, particularly demand and supply planning activities.

• Ensure planning assumptions, forecasts and financial targets are aligned with country strategy and business objectives.

• Facilitate preparation, implementation and monitoring of action plans to achieve business and financial objectives.

• Lead critical controlling initiatives and cross-functional projects with significant impact on business performance.

• Continuously track action plans and escalate issues or corrective measures to CFO/Regional Management when required.

• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions to ensure successful implementation of initiatives and change programs.

• Deliver innovations and process enhancements that improve business operations and profitability.

• Lead preparation and evaluation of business cases, investment proposals and strategic initiatives.

• Monitor implementation and realization of approved business cases, including timeline, cost and benefit achievement.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support key business decisions and investments.

• Ensure alignment with WCM to maintain a complete view of the country's financial position and cash performance.

• Support management of financial assets and working capital through effective controlling processes and governance.

• Ensure accurate financial and non-financial reporting to support cash flow and balance sheet management.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of controlling systems, tools, policies and processes.

• Set direction and ensure adherence to accounting policies, standards, regulations and internal controls.

• Allocate resources and responsibilities across the Country Business Controlling Team.

• Supervise controlling activities and ensure delivery of high-quality financial analysis, reporting and planning outputs.

• Assess and develop team performance, capabilities and succession readiness.

• Drive collaboration across business areas and ensure controlling support is aligned with regional and country objectives.

• 5-10 years working experience in Controlling

• Knowledge of logistic industry preferable

• Very good analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills

• Proactive and able to work under pressure

• Assertive, persistent and able to challenge

• Good presentation and communication skills

• Able to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts

• Team player with good leadership skills

• Fluent in English

• Proficiency in local language preferred