Financial Controlling Manager

Job Description

Organisational Background InformationBMR title / Role titleFinancial Controlling ManagerCorporate DivisionExpressBusiness DivisionFinanceBusiness UnitFinanceOverall Role PurposeRoles that specialize in the planning, analysis and management of all financial matters by partnering, advising and challenging the management team and influencing the strategic direction whilst maintaining financial transparency and adherence to financial policies and supporting project work as well the broader business development agenda.Reports toCFOBandKDate approvedOctober 2022Scope of RoleSpecific Role contextTypically responsible for being a key point of contact for support and advice in financial matters, either directly either indirectly through the involvement of other Finance specialists, shared services or external suppliers and for advising and challenging the management team to support them with informed decision making on Finance matters and impact on the business. Roles will comprise responsibility for:

• Business Controlling (P&L for the Group / a Business Unit / region / country; management and legal view)
• Functional Controlling (e.g. operations, customer, product, sales channel, IT)
• Investment Controlling (e.g. capital investment projects, mergers and acquisitions)

AccountabilitiesKey activitiesOverall goals/ Typical measures

• Provide Controlling service and support to specific business area(s) of small / medium scale complexity
• As experienced Controlling professional provide expert guidance to line managers within own business area(s) helping them to interpret figures and draw conclusions
• May have responsibility for small team
• Handle broad range of Controlling work ? some admin and routine (e.g. monthly budget reporting), but often complex and non-routine requiring more background research and analysis e.g. forecasting, business cases
• Ensure delivery of own service for own area to set standards, targets and schedules and improvements
• Focus on ensuring positive business impact of Finance within own area ? country, sector, product, etc. in scope

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Financial Planning ? forecasting, estimating trends and supporting the strategic direction for the Group / Business Unit / function and developing these into short (budget) and medium term plans (MTP / IBP)
• Financial Control ? ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and group policies. Managing funding requirements with the support of the Group Treasury functions, managing risk controlling
• Project / Investment Control and Review ? supporting the business in evaluating business proposals with a view to maximize returns whilst minimizing risk. This includes assessment of capital investment projects and involvement in acquisition proposals.
• Financial Performance Analysis and Reporting ? analyzing and reporting of financial activity in a timely and transparent way with recommendations where appropriate. This involves holding periodic reviews with managers / staff.
• Commercial Support ? supporting business partners in commercial negotiations with customers, suppliers with particular reference to pricing, payment terms, liability cover, termination costs and credit risk.

Skills / QualificationsKey capabilitiesSkills

• Analytical Skills
• Business Communication

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