Controller

For one of our clients in the Arnhem region, I am looking for a controller that manages a team of 4. The controller should be very comfortable working in business English/native level writing.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and report the financial performance of the business area, in close cooperation with the Finance Director and Reporting Manager;

• Help regional finance teams to navigate system and process changes and lead these items, represent the business unit on change advisory boards;

• "Look forward" - facilitate, report & challenge budgets for the regional management teams and business area as a whole; Act as a key sounding board for the Finance Director

• Take responsibility for all Group level reporting for the business unit, including the management discussion and analysis;

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial variance analysis, discussion and follow-up;

• Manage and support a team of 4 direct reports, including a Reporting Manager and analysts. Guide and decide on project work and business improvement opportunities;

• Act as a project manager on key improvement initiatives, which may include digitizing sales and financial processes, reporting activities and workforce management tools. Act as an influencer and change agent in the organization. Lead the role out of a billing/AR process for the business unit;

• Steward merger and acquisition targets in a timely and accurate fashion

Position Qualifications:

• Solid finance background in which you combined strategy, accounting or finance experience. With demonstrated career progression;

• A strong drive and willingness to take the initiative, with minimal direction, to see projects to completion, the ability to ‘see the forest for the trees’ to drive value for the organization

• Experience of working for a multinational business, service industry business would be preferred;

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. Professional qualification in Accounting and/or MBA would be an asset but is not required;

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and finance principles and procedures;

• Excellent, diplomatic, communication skills and a positive attitude are a must;

• Native level of English writing and speaking is a must for this particular role;

The contract period will be till the end of 2020

Interview for these role take place at the Panenqa Office on 12 February. Possible intake at the client will be on 14 February.