BUSINESS CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION

A Business Controller owns the numbers that keep a manufacturing or industrial operation honest. This is not a passive reporting seat. The role sits inside the management team of a business unit or service line, where SOX-compliant internal controls, US GAAP adherence, and project-level margin accountability are daily concerns rather than annual obligations. Month-end closings, variance analysis by product line, and cash flow forecasting are the rhythm of the work. What separates this role from adjacent finance functions is direct ownership of the operational P&L, the authority to challenge business leaders on cost structures and revenue assumptions before decisions are locked in.

As the Business Controller, you serve as the primary finance partner to business unit leadership, translating operational activity into auditable financial results that inform strategy, investment decisions, and performance management across a multinational scope. You operate at country or service-line level, with reporting lines that connect local management teams to regional or group finance headquarters.

Career Impact: Owning P&L accountability at the business-unit level in an industrial or manufacturing environment positions a finance professional to step into Head of Controlling or Regional Finance Director roles with demonstrated cross-functional credibility.

Business Impact: The accuracy and timeliness of your forecasts directly determine whether business unit leadership can commit to capital expenditures, headcount plans, and product line investments with confidence.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to consolidation cycles, M&A due diligence support, and multi-currency reporting across APAC or EMEAR regions expands the technical and commercial range that senior finance leadership demands.

• Lead the monthly closing process, including variance analysis by product line and margin deviation reporting to business unit management.
• Own the annual budget cycle and rolling forecast submissions, consolidating inputs from business unit controllers and ensuring timely delivery to group reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, net working capital, and operational EBITDA against plan, initiating corrective actions where deviations exceed tolerance.
• Validate accuracy of financial data through reconciliations and exception reviews, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX internal control requirements.
• Partner with the business unit director and functional managers to evaluate commercial opportunities, cost reduction initiatives, and investment cases.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests, preparing standard and custom reports in support of annual audit completion.
• Establish reporting processes and financial controls at country or service-line level, maintaining alignment with group finance policies and governance standards.
• Analyze competitive trends, strategic initiative results, and P&L performance by product to support go-to-market and supply chain decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of business controlling or financial analysis experience, with demonstrated ownership of budgeting and forecasting cycles in a multinational environment.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements in a manufacturing or industrial operating context.
• Strong financial modeling and variance analysis skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to senior non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience supporting internal and external audit processes, including preparation of reconciliations and deviation analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in parallel across budget, forecast, and month-end cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet-based financial modeling and ERP-integrated reporting environments.
• Professional fluency in English; additional European or regional language capability is an advantage in multinational settings.

• CA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA qualification, or active pursuit of a recognized professional accounting credential.
• Prior experience in project controlling within capital-intensive or engineering-driven business units.
• Hands-on exposure to business intelligence tools for operational and financial data extraction and dashboard development.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership or board-level stakeholders as a finance business partner.

• Forecast accuracy rate, measured as variance between submitted forecast and actual results at month-end close.
• Budget cycle on-time completion rate, tracking timely submission of all consolidation deliverables to group reporting.
• Audit finding rate, reflecting the number of open or repeated internal control deficiencies under this controller's scope.
• Net working capital days, indicating how effectively cash conversion is managed across the controlled business unit.
• Gross margin variance by product line, measuring how well product-level deviations are identified and communicated within reporting cycles.
• Typical tools: ERP financial reporting (commonly SAP); planning and consolidation platforms (commonly Hyperion, Power BI, or equivalent).

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on scope and geography
• Bonus: 10% to 20% annual target tied to business unit and individual performance
• Equity: Uncommon at this level; occasional long-term incentive plans in larger multinationals
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus public holidays
• Common Perks: Travel reimbursement, professional certification support, hybrid work arrangements

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required; sponsorship availability varies by employer. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of financial credentials and prior employment. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available throughout the hiring process upon request. All qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Business Controller owns the financial strategy and operational controlling for the local Business Line, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and Cash Flow targets are met within corporate governance standards. Partnering with the local Business Manager and management team, this role shapes investment decisions and risk mitigation processes that drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition of the business strategy from the financial point of view.
• Prepare the annual business budget and supervise its evolution and compliance.
• Lead on forecasting of Revenues, operational EBITA, and Cash Flow.
• Manage financial responsibilities for a Local Business Line, including collaboration in the project review and execution process.
• Provide input to negotiations on commercial issues and to the local risk review process.
• Drive optimization of Cash Flow, Revenues, and GM contribution.
• Support the organization in adherence to corporate governance, internal control, and finance directives.
• Monitor opportunity and risk identification, ensuring mitigation actions are executed on time.
• Establish procedures and tools to obtain reliable and transparent financial information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or Economics.
• 10 or more years of experience in the industrial sector, including several years in Business Controlling roles.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and project controlling processes.
• SAP (user level) and Hyperion knowledge are desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask.
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English, with availability for frequent business travel within the region.

Embedded within the Finance function, the Business Controller delivers monthly results analysis, budget and forecast preparation, and performance reporting to support management decision-making. Working closely with the CFO, Head of Business Controlling, and cross-functional management teams, this role advances the accuracy and reliability of financial planning processes.

Core Functions

• Analyze monthly results and prepare reports, action plans, and follow-ups.
• Gather information and update monthly Latest Estimates.
• Support and drive Budget and Forecast processes from a Finance perspective.
• Prepare presentations for Business review meetings, including formal budget and forecast decks.
• Control direct and overhead costs and suggest potential cost efficiency initiatives.
• Evaluate potential business opportunities and initiatives proactively.
• Analyze investment board decisions, follow up on results, and remodel assumptions based on data.
• Maintain high data quality and collaborate with teams to improve reporting and analysis.
• Support the CFO, Head of Business Controlling, and management teams with analyses and business cases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a Business Controlling role.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.
• Skilled in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to see the big picture.
• Strong drive and problem-solving attitude to support transformation.
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language.

Reporting to country management, the Business Controller shapes entity-level financial performance by tracking KPIs, managing business plans, and ensuring forecasts and budgets are submitted accurately to the global reporting team. Partnering with BU controllers and internal audit functions, this role enables compliance and efficiency improvements across a cross-functional international environment.

Primary Duties

• Track and report entity-level key financial performance indicators to country management regularly.
• Develop and own holistic entity-level business plans, aligned with BU controllers.
• Ensure forecasts and budgets are collated on time and submitted to the global reporting team.
• Complete audit actions (MPAs) identified by internal and statutory audits promptly.
• Ensure intragroup agreements are in place and billing and recovery happen on time.
• Support the legal entity controller on cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure all activities comply with SGRE compliance standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• CA qualification with 8 to 10 years of experience.
• Experience working in an international environment with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience leading finance projects to deliver efficiency and process improvements.
• Working knowledge of SAP, with hands-on experience in BI tools such as Power BI or SAC as an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Mature, independent, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Wind industry experience is an advantage.

Sitting at the intersection of accounting operations and commercial performance, the Business Controller leads month-end closing activities, margin analysis, and budget support for product lines within an international manufacturing company. Operating across order entry, sales, service, and marketing teams, this role ensures financial results are accurately captured and deviations are clearly understood by stakeholders.

Duties

• Perform month-end local closing activities in coordination with the accounting hub and head of controlling.
• Control order entry, turnover, and margin per product line during monthly closings.
• Analyze reasons for cost or margin deviations by product line after each closing.
• Support monthly forecast and yearly budget rounds and submit reporting KPIs.
• Support the head of controlling and surrounding teams across order entry, sales, service, and marketing.
• Ensure activities in the invitro department are correctly recorded per accounting requirements and financial guidelines.
• Support annual external audit processes through preparation of standard and custom reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accountancy, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar controlling role in an international company.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills with hands-on Excel experience.
• SAP knowledge is a strong asset, and an appetite for digital tools such as Power BI is valued.
• Excellent knowledge of French, Dutch, and English.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and cultures.
• Solution- and result-driven, structured, organized, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks under time pressure.

A key member of the Finance and Business Analysis team, the Business Controller leads budget data collection, forecast input, and monthly results analysis for a global fashion company's country and channel operations. Collaborating across Country, Channel, HR, and Brand Management, this role delivers consolidated financial packages that guide EU and Brand leadership decisions.

Functions

• Collect budget data from Country, Channel, and HR management and prepare sales and expense budgets.
• Input and maintain budgets in MPC at country and channel level.
• Manage preparation of yearly budgets, Plan Assumptions Review packages, and the 5 Year Plan.
• Analyze monthly results by country and channel in cooperation with the Business Analysis and Reporting department.
• Conduct monthly follow-up of actual results versus Forecast, Plan, and Prior Year.
• Input forecasts in MPC at country level and follow up on direct brand expense budgets.
• Prepare monthly results packages for Brand and EU Management and analyze daily shipment reports.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in controlling, budgeting, or reporting, preferably in a multinational environment under US GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills and high accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• SAP and Cognos experience is an asset.
• Results-oriented, proactive, hands-on, and a strong team player.
• Proficient communication skills, stress-resistant, and adaptable to changing workloads and deadlines.

Accurate financial performance in a manufacturing environment depends on the Business Controller, who validates financial data, establishes cost structures, and monitors cash flow to keep the business aligned with US GAAP standards and internal guidelines. Based within the Finance function and collaborating with Controllers and the Accounting Center, this role delivers analysis and recommendations that improve operational profitability.

Accountabilities

• Support preparation of financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Validate accuracy of financial data and reports through reconciliations and review of exceptions.
• Establish cost structures, monitor cash flow, and take actions to improve net working capital.
• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements.
• Perform financial analysis and report to business managers with suggestions to improve performance.
• Establish and oversee processes and tools to obtain transparent and reliable financial data.
• Communicate effectively with Controllers and the Accounting Center to identify issues and suggest improvements.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or similar.
• 5 or more years of experience in Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, or Finance.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of programming languages.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Business Intelligence tools.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, and customer service orientation.
• Advanced English proficiency.

As the Business Controller, this role implements financial plans, controls, and reporting at a country level, covering accounting, treasury, budget coordination, and annual closings. The Finance function relies on this work to maintain investment community relations, support external audits, and translate strategic plans into concrete improvement actions for department leaders.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Implement financial plans and policies correctly at a country level.
• Establish and maintain accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls at a country level.
• Maintain relations with investment and banking communities.
• Coordinate the annual budget and propose objectives based on the strategic plan.
• Summarize and present budget agreements reached with different departments and communicate critical points.
• Propose concrete improvement plans based on assessed risks or analyzed budget deviations.
• Control accounting and treasury, review annual closings, and manage analytical and regulatory accounting for the cost model.
• Provide data to external or group audits to defend the accounts.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in Danish and English, with additional European languages as an asset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and support people development.
• Growth mindset, innovation orientation, and customer-focused approach.

Business Controller leads financial controls, reporting, and FP&A processes for a Treasury Services or FinTech organization, covering FX reconciliation, product performance analysis, and automation of billing processes in partnership with the Head of FP&A and Group Financial Controller. Success in the position means delivering monthly variance analyses, board-ready dashboards, and actionable insights on customer retention and churn that inform strategic direction.

Activities

• Review, develop, standardize, and maintain financial controls within Treasury services processes, particularly around FX and cash movement reconciliation.
• Design and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management and the board.
• Conduct monthly product performance analysis and provide critical insight on trends and strategic initiatives.
• Extract operational and financial data effectively using analytics and business tools.
• Calculate, analyze, and report on Treasury customer retention, churn, shrinkage, and growth.
• Support automation of billing processes.
• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly variance analyses with the Head of FP&A and Group Financial Controller.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in financial controls and business analysis reporting within a Treasury Services or FinTech organization.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with analytics and business intelligence tools for operational and financial data extraction.
• Strong attention to detail with an investigative approach.
• Proven commercial acumen with a solution-driven and results-focused mindset.
• Strong resilience and ability to handle barriers to meet objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

The Business Controller produces internal audit reports, manages client billing and revenue collection, and supports compliance programs within a larger organization. Providing leadership and coaching to finance staff, this role enables timely job cost tracking, change order management, and strategic problem-solving that keeps operations financially sound.

Operational Focus

• Prepare and complete internal audits.
• Provide leadership and coaching to finance staff, including development plans and performance evaluations.
• Support compliance programs, including regulations and accounting policies.
• Maintain records on job progress, costs, and tracking of change orders.
• Manage client billing and revenue collection.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in a larger company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Accountable for cash management and forecasting.
• Ability to think strategically while identifying problems and developing creative solutions.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate across matrix organizations at all levels, including executives.

Embedded within the Finance function, the Business Controller develops quarterly results analysis, manages key reporting deliverables to Group Management, and drives automation of finance processes across an insurance organization. Working closely with Branch offices and Group Finance, this role advances the quality of underwriting result insights and cross-group process alignment.

Key Deliverables

• Prepare analysis of quarterly results and communicate findings to Branch offices and Group Finance.
• Manage key reporting deliverables to Group Management.
• Provide insight and analysis on external and internal trends to assess underwriting result impact for management decisions.
• Manage and implement automation of reporting deliverables within Finance.
• Contribute to projects that transform Finance processes to be more efficient and aligned across the group.
• Manage quarterly book closing activities involving large volumes of data.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Information Technology.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Finance, Business Analysis, or the insurance industry.
• Proven practical experience with Power BI, Power Queries, or equivalent tools.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across all organizational levels.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to work in complex, rapidly changing environments.

Reporting to the division manager, the Business Controller refines financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for an IT organization while driving understanding and adoption of financial control processes. Partnering with the IT department manager on internal control activities, this role enables accurate business planning and clear communication of financial results across the organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform accurate reporting, analysis, closing, and forecasting.
• Review decision materials and assess the financial impact of departmental decisions.
• Prepare and drive an efficient business planning process, including forecasting and target-setting support for the division manager.
• Ensure financial results are clearly communicated within the organization.
• Support the Manager with internal control activities.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in IT service finance and TBM taxonomy.
• Experience with Agresso, ServiceNow, and BI tools.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Sitting at the intersection of financial planning and cross-functional business partnership, the Business Controller leads complex project plans, monthly reporting cycles, and trend analysis that support continuous business development across global Shared Functions units. Operating across managerial and financial teams, this role ensures timely, effective transmission of financial insights and planning outcomes to business leaders.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex project plans while maintaining project budgets for timely delivery.
• Lead day-to-day analysis, reporting, and coordination with Shared Functions business units to drive partnerships.
• Communicate financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting through monthly reporting cycles to ensure business alignment.
• Supply insights on underlying trends and suggested actions to business leaders to drive continuous business development.
• Provide clear instructions and direction to team members and engage effectively to understand their viewpoints.

Background & Experience

• Solid financial background in education such as financial economics, econometrics, business administration, or accountancy.
• Experience in a business controller or analyst role in a global organization.
• Track record of implementing measurement and management frameworks that drive improved business performance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including building financial modelling tools.
• Experience with large data sets, PowerPoint, and Hyperion Planning or equivalent EPM tools.
• Flexible and willing to travel based on customer needs.

A key member of the Finance and Controlling team, the Business Controller leads Budget, Forecast, and LTBP processes while preparing and coordinating Revenue and Gross Profit reports for a technology company serving millions of users. Collaborating closely with Sales, Business Affairs, Accounting, and the Project Office, this role delivers variance analysis and financial models that improve decision-making accuracy and system readiness.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive and develop Budget, Forecast, and LTBP processes.
• Participate actively in monthly closing, including accruals.
• Prepare, publish, and coordinate Revenue and Gross Profit-related reports.
• Analyze and comment on variances of Actuals versus Budget and Forecast.
• Monitor customer-related projects and challenge Sales to ensure accuracy of figures.
• Cooperate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Business Affairs, Accounting, and Project Office.
• Prepare new business models, reports, and financial analyses in Excel and Power Query/BI.
• Identify and investigate potential improvements and propose changes to procedures and processes.
• Identify system requirements and coordinate with relevant parties to ensure system readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• University or college degree in Finance or Economics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Controlling or Business Controlling, preferably in a large or multinational organization.
• Data warehouse experience.
• Strong Excel knowledge and experience with planning tools and data warehouse systems.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, process- and system-oriented mindset with strong time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Innovative, precise, flexible, and team-player personality.
• Fluent in Hungarian and English.

Global business growth depends on the Business Controller, who drives performance communication to the CEO, multi-revenue-stream forecasting, and analytics on opportunity funnel and price-volume mix. Serving as a cross-functional partner to Sales, Marketing, IT, and Operations, this role designs the processes and tools that enable timely, data-driven business insights and deal profitability decisions.

Ownership Areas

• Drive clear communication on company performance and future outlook to the CEO and Management Team.
• Challenge business performance and provide alternative routes on deal structuring and profitability.
• Support preparation and analysis of business cases and M&A projects.
• Provide forecasts across multiple revenue streams for all relevant regions and markets.
• Drive analytics on opportunity funnel, orders, revenue execution, and price and volume mix.
• Identify risks and opportunities for forecasted growth and partner with Sales, Marketing, IT, and Operations.
• Design and implement processes and tools for timely and accurate business insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business controlling or financial planning and analysis, including financial accounting.
• Experience with KPI measurement, business analytics, and financial data modelling.
• Experience with e-commerce is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to effectively partner with and influence senior cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with Dutch preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%, including internationally.

As the Business Controller, this role oversees P&L responsibility for projects and products across designated areas, delivering KPI monitoring, market trend analysis, and strategic support within an industrial engineering environment. The Finance function relies on this work to inform product development, go-to-market, and supply chain strategies through forward-looking financial performance advisory.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze KPIs, full P&L, and Net Working Capital across designated areas.
• Drive gathering, monitoring, and analysis of market trends, competition, and strategic initiative results.
• Hold P&L responsibility for projects and products within designated areas.
• Support strategies for product development, go-to-market, and supply chain.
• Provide ad hoc support to designated areas and promote a culture of personal and team safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with MBA as a plus.
• Prior experience as Controller or Senior Finance Analyst required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience advising the business on future financial performance.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial consulting in an industrial engineering environment is strongly preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required, with Oracle and Power BI experience as useful additions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Hands-on, team-oriented approach with strong analytical ability and persistence.

Business Controller oversees EMEAR sales actual reporting, price-volume-mix analyses, and budget and forecast submissions for Epson's pan-regional Finance Control team. The work directly supports Business Unit Controllers, Japan HQ, and senior management by ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial controls across assigned sales areas.

Scope of Work

• Manage EMEAR sales actual reporting on a monthly and daily basis and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare price, volume, and mix analyses.
• Support preparation of EMEAR sales plans and budgets.
• Submit budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts in cooperation with Business, Region, and Function owners.
• Support Business Unit Controllers with financial controls over assigned areas and respond to questions from Japan HQ and senior management.
• Support the Accounting Department with operational tasks and suggest process and system improvements.
• Handle ad hoc requests from the Finance Control Manager and support departmental improvement projects.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in controlling activities with proven analytical skills and process improvement, preferably in an international environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with VBA capabilities as a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and Business Warehouse is beneficial.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, with a stress-resistant and customer-focused mindset.
• Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.

The Business Controller creates and maintains financial charging processes, P&L controls, and regular reporting to support Workplace Services operations across IT Operations for internal and external customers. Coordinating with Commercial Service Management, Finance teams, and other Business Controllers in the Workplace area, this role ensures accurate invoicing, billing optimization, and monthly accruals that sustain high-quality IT service delivery.

Work Activities

• Control actual versus planned revenues and costs to meet P&L targets.
• Set up and maintain financial charging processes aligned with management and customers.
• Create and analyze regular and ad hoc reports to support Commercial Service Management and Finance inquiries.
• Initiate and ensure correct invoicing of services to customers and internal departments.
• Identify and optimize billing processes for rejected products and track orders from service providers.
• Prepare and follow up on orders approved in spend approval meetings.
• Determine and enter monthly accruals and collaborate with other Business Controllers in the Workplace area.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
• Basic technical understanding and fundamental business management knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with SAP CAP/BAP and ServiceNow reporting tools.
• Strong organizational, planning, and structuring skills with high flexibility and resilience.
• A customer-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in business English, spoken and written.

Embedded within the Service Line management structure, the Business Controller guides financial planning for revenue and direct expenses, manages SL reporting, and serves as the primary Finance interface for all Service Line requests across local and regional teams. Working closely with the Management of the service, this role elevates financial accuracy and predictability to help the SL achieve its financial targets and comply with corporate and regulatory standards.

Performance Expectations

• Understand business, economic, and environmental drivers of actual results versus Operating Plan and Forecast.
• Ensure financial planning processes for revenue and direct expenses for the Service Line.
• Capture and communicate business-impacting events accurately and strategically.
• Serve as the main interface with local and regional Finance for all Service Line requests.
• Manage and support SL revenue and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy, predictability, and timely delivery.
• Ensure all local, regional, and corporate reporting for the SL is completed accurately and on time.
• Support the SL in achieving financial targets through in-depth analysis and sharing of financial knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and best practices, and support Finance in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Prepare and present financial input at SL-related meetings, and anticipate changes to support the SL's success.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration or Economics.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in a Business Finance department, preferably in a multinational context.
• Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation ability.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and reporting and financial systems, with NetSuite knowledge as a plus.
• Knowledge of BI systems principles.
• Flexible, customer-focused, quality-aware, and proactive, with strong initiative and ability to manage stress in a changing environment.
• Fluent in English, with knowledge of Italian as a plus.
• Availability to travel worldwide 5-10% of the time.

Reporting to the regional Business Director, the Regional Business Controller coordinates monthly business unit closing, quarterly financial forecasts, and strategic plan preparation for APAC operations within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Partnering with Product Managers, Marketing, and the Sales force, this role enables accurate tracking of sales and profitability by product, customer, and region to support leadership decisions.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance contact for APAC, the regional Business Director, and Business leadership teams.
• Participate in development of business cases, financial projections, acquisitions, due diligence, and assimilation of new entities.
• Support and analyze monthly business unit closing, with close attention to sales, cost of goods sold, and departmental spending.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place for areas such as rebate accruals, inventory write-offs, and product claims.
• Produce required monthly business unit analysis and reports in a timely and accurate manner, including the monthly Ops Review presentation.
• Coordinate and prepare quarterly business unit financial forecasts and support preparation of strategic plans.
• Track sales and profitability performance by product, customer, and region, including coordination of sales incentive program outcomes.
• Provide financial analysis and support to Product Managers, Marketing, and the Sales force.
• Perform special financial analyses for corporate or business unit leadership, including evaluation of capital investments or divestitures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Statistics.
• CA, CMA, CPA, or ACCA qualification, or local equivalent, is desired.
• 5 or more years of progressive experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or cost accounting.
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment or with Big 4 accounting firms.
• Proven project management experience is an advantage.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong database management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Sitting at the intersection of financial management and operational oversight, the Business Controller coordinates monthly financial reporting across global sites, oversees annual budgets and audits, and supports pricing strategies to ensure profitability of investments for a logistics Business Unit. Operating across local accounting teams, BU Managers, and financial headquarters, this role drives continuous improvement of administrative and IT processes that underpin business performance.

Executive Functions

• Analyze monthly financial performance across different sites and coordinate monthly financial reporting.
• Initiate and follow up on actions and ad hoc projects based on financial reporting.
• Oversee, report on, and follow up on the annual budget, quarterly consolidation, and annual audits.
• Support and oversee pricing strategies and ensure profitability of investments.
• Collaborate with BU Managers to develop and implement management tools that combine financial and operational data.
• Drive continuous improvement of administrative and IT processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree with an economic background.
• Experience in logistics is required.
• Hands-on, autonomous, and assertive, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and lead on financial matters for the Business Unit.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet modelling skills, with affinity for IT systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage remote contacts and work across diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English, with flexibility to travel regularly to affiliates in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

A key member of the Retail Finance team, the Business Controller coordinates store-level forecasts and budgets in SAP S4, prepares channel sales variance analysis, and delivers monthly KPI reporting packages that guide Brand Retail Management decisions on margin, revenue, and capital investments. Collaborating with DTC, Finance, and Brand Management across a global fashion organization, this role ensures consistent US GAAP accounting treatments. It supports preparation of forecast and budget review decks for leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Support Brand Retail Management across margin and revenue trade-offs, store financial performance, and capital request simulations for new stores, lease extensions, or refurbishments.
• Review weekly and daily sales reports by channel to identify key trends and assess risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute ad hoc KPI reports and monthly reporting packages to DTC, Finance, and Brand Management.
• Analyze sales variances by channel versus forecast, plan, and prior year, and ensure variances are investigated and reported appropriately.
• Ensure consistent US GAAP accounting treatments are applied across all reported figures.
• Create store-level forecasts and budgets in SAP S4 and Group Reporting per corporate calendars.
• Assist in preparation of forecast and budget review decks for management, summarizing risks and opportunities based on trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in retail controlling, budgeting, and reporting, preferably in a multinational environment under US GAAP.
• Experience within a Retail or DTC finance organization is preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX and US accounting principles is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP S4, with strong Excel skills, and Cognos experience as a plus.
• Excellent analytical and data handling skills with the ability to present numbers concisely.
• Good communication skills, including experience working with non-financial stakeholders, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• Fluent in English, with Dutch as a plus.