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 Financial Controller for the Group Controlling Team 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