Group Controller

Our client is a well-established international group operating across multiple business lines with a strong focus on growth operational efficiency and financial performance. The company is currently strengthening its finance function to enhance planning reporting and strategic decision-making at group level.

We are looking for an experienced Group Controller to act as a key partner to the CFO and executive team. This is a hands-on all-rounder role combining financial planning performance analysis and group-level reporting with a strong focus on P&L balance sheet and business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and drive the group-wide strategic planning process (multi-year plans and annual budgeting)

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles ensuring alignment across entities and functions

• Perform budget vs. actual analysis monitor financial performance and explain key deviations

• Oversee and analyze group financial position (P&L balance sheet cash flow) and provide actionable insights

• Manage and optimize standard costing processes with focus on raw materials and operational costs

• Conduct variance analysis identify root causes and assess financial impact on business performance

• Evaluate profitability across cost/profit centers projects and departments and assess ROI of key initiatives

• Prepare and deliver periodic financial reports and executive presentations for senior management and shareholders

• Support consolidation of financial data across entities ensuring consistency and compliance with applicable standards (IFRS)

• Develop and enhance reporting tools dashboards and controlling processes improving automation and data quality

• Monitor and manage key financial risks supporting proactive decision-making

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures financial controls and regulatory requirements

• Act as a business partner to senior stakeholders providing financial guidance and supporting strategic decisions

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role (Group Controller Financial Controller Business Controller)

• Strong expertise in FP&A financial controlling and group reporting

• Experience in multi-entity environments ideally within production or industrial sectors

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced reporting tools (Excel mandatory)

• Solid understanding of financial statements consolidation principles and cost structures

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights

• Entrepreneurial mindset: hands-on proactive and execution-focused

• Strong interpersonal skills: persuasive adaptable and able to work with diverse stakeholders

• Experience working closely with senior leadership (CFO executives)

• High level of ownership flexibility and ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment

• Excellent English language skills