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Senior Controller
Company description
For our client, a leading energy company and one of the largest producers of electricity from renewable energies in Europe, we are looking for a Senior Controller
Description
Coordinating the budgeting and forecasting process for legal entities and projects, including preparation, consolidation and maintenance of financial data in SAP;
Analyzing business performance through variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities impacting profitability;
Monitoring and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) and providing actionable insights on margins, costs and overall business performance;
Preparing monthly management reporting (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) based on SAP data and explaining financial results to management;
Supporting the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accurate cost allocation and postings in SAP across cost centers, projects (WBS/PSPs) and profit centers;
Managing and validating financial master data in SAP (cost centers, WBS elements/PSPs, profit centers) and coordinating with project teams and accounting;
Investigating and explaining P&L and balance sheet variances and ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial information;
Building and maintaining financial models in Excel to support investment decisions, acquisitions and strategic projects;
Supporting IFRS consolidated reporting, including intercompany reconciliations and preparation of elimination entries;
Collaborating closely with operational departments and project managers, translating financial data into business insights for decision making;
Participating in internal control and audit processes and preparing financial information required by internal and external auditors;
Driving reporting improvements, process harmonization and automation initiatives, leveraging SAP and analytical tools to increase efficiency and transparency of financial reporting;
Supporting the Financial & Controlling Manager in day-to-day controlling, reporting and strategic financial analysis activities.
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Controlling, preferably in an international or group environment;
Degree in business administration, finance or accounting, preferably with professional experience in accounting;
Proficiency in English (written and spoken);
Proven expertise in MS-Office, particularly Excel, and in SAP tools;
Preferably experience with IFRS reporting and consolidation.
