The Position

As “Financial Controller“, you drive the Business Unit’s financial performance by leading forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities, while supporting strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. The role oversees cost management, cash flow, customer accounts, inventory, and investment planning, ensuring strong financial control, compliance, and cross-functional alignment to achieve business objectives. The main responsibilities for this role are as follows:

• Lead SG&A forecasting and reporting, while driving cost control, cost center management, and optimization initiatives across the Business Unit.
• Oversee accounts receivable performance, including customer account reviews, credit risk management, cash collection and overdue reduction.
• Coordinate inventory forecasting, reporting and optimization initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain, ensuring compliance with Group policies.
• Manage the financial oversight of Business Unit investments, including forecasting and fixed asset compliance in line with Group and SOX requirements.
• Drive cash flow planning, forecasting and improvement actions to support the Business Unit’s financial performance.
• Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities, ensure SOX compliance, contribute to audits and participate in strategic and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance Accounting and/or Business Administration.
• 5 years of experience in a similar position within an industrial environment and international business.
• Extensive experience of forecasting process, month-end closing and reporting in an international group environment.
• In depth knowledge of financial accounting standard (US Gaap) and internal audit/SOX requirements.
• Excellent command of Excel and other corporate tools (SAP, Citrix).
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Capacity to drive financial results towards strategic goals as well as continuous improvement mindset to challenge status-quo.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, agility and pragmatism.
• Demonstration of ownership and accountability on financial process to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Fluent in both French and English.