Business Controller

Our client is an entrepreneurial company recognized for its professionalism and strong focus on sustainable business development. To support growth and align internal processes with modern standards we are looking for a Senior Business Controller who will support managers in strategic decision-making optimize controlling processes and contribute to organizational transformation projects.

The Senior Business Controller plays a key role in supporting management decision-making by providing high-quality financial reporting in-depth financial and cost analysis and clear interpretation of financial and operational data. The role acts as a business partner to management and operational teams ensuring financial transparency performance optimization and sustainable profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reporting & Management Information

• Prepare analyze and deliver monthly quarterly and annual management reports (P&L KPIs dashboards).

• Ensure accuracy consistency and timeliness of financial data used for decision-making.

• Develop and improve management reporting tools including automated reports and dashboards.

• Provide variance analysis versus budget forecast and prior periods with clear explanations.

2. Financial & Cost Analysis

• Perform detailed financial performance analysis at business unit product or project level.

• Analyze cost structures (fixed vs. variable direct vs. indirect) and identify cost optimization opportunities.

• Support budgeting forecasting and rolling forecast processes.

• Monitor margins profitability and cost efficiency across the organization.

3. Data Interpretation & Business Partnering

• Interpret complex financial and operational data and translate it into actionable insights.

• Act as a financial business partner for operational and commercial teams.

• Support strategic initiatives through scenario analysis sensitivity analysis and business cases.

• Challenge assumptions and provide fact-based recommendations to management.

4. Process Improvement & Governance

• Improve controlling processes methodologies and internal controls.

• Ensure alignment between financial data and operational drivers.

• Support system improvements (ERP BI tools) and data quality initiatives.

• Contribute to standardization and best practices in controlling and reporting.

Requirements & Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Minimum 57 years of experience in Business Controlling Financial Controlling or related finance roles.

• Strong background in management reporting cost controlling and financial analysis.

• Experience working closely with operational teams and senior management.

• Prior exposure to manufacturing logistics automotive or FMCG environments is an advantage.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration.

• Professional certifications (ACCA CIMA CFA) are a plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis budgeting forecasting and cost controlling.

• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and BI tools (Power BI Tableau etc.) is a strong advantage.

• Ability to work with large datasets and complex financial models.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial topics to non-financial stakeholders.

• Business-oriented mindset with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.