Senior Financial Controller

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

The Service Delivery Manager Financial Controlling is a key role within SGBS Finance that is responsible for the execution, delivery oversight and coordination of finance services for regions / clusters. The primary role includes ensuring high quality and efficient service delivery, client satisfaction, and cost management, according to SLA.

• Oversee the delivery of Financial Controlling services across clusters and BUs, striving to ensure high quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Identify and implement operational best practices, process improvements, and service standards to improve the service delivery process
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Finance Business Partner, GPOs, GFS, FC, BC) to understand their needs and expectations, and ensure the services meet or exceed these expectations
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to assess the quality of services, identify areas of improvement, and implement necessary changes
• Handle issues and queries escalated by the team leads, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage and lead teams, fostering an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Manage the budget, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining service standards
• Contributes to a working environment and culture which drives the desired mindset of all team members
• Reports to Finance key operational KPIs on a periodic basis to Financial Controlling GFS lead
• Keep up to date with industry trends and technological advancements to ensure the organization remains competitive and is utilizing the most effective tools and processes
• Ensure and be accountable for achievement of performance goals at the start of the year in coordination with the head of GFS lead
• Monitor work quality and escalate any operational issues in a timely manner

Primary Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.
• 10+ years work experience in Finance GBS, 5+ years of experience as a team leader.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Controlling, ideally in the logistics industry.
• Preferred: Recognized as an expert in sub-functional field.
• 6+ years experience in a Financial Controlling role, thereof min. 4 in leadership position.
• Strong understanding of Finance Accounting, Controlling processes.
• Experience with Finance / Accounting ERP systems.
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work and to generate alternatives and solutions.
• Proven experience in supervising a team within Financial Controlling processes in a complex and international business environment.
• [FC: Experience in a controlling leadership role; Preferably some knowledge of IFRS]
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Solid Financial Controlling end-to-end process understanding.
• High-Proficient MS Office skills and experience with SAP.
• Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and business management principles with the ability to communicate and prioritize business requirements.
• [FC: Preferred strong business acumen]
• Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing own emotions and being empathetic towards the emotions of team members and clients.
• Strategic and Critical Thinking: Ability to identify big picture goals, develop strategies to reach them, and make informed decisions based on data and insights.
• Communication: Effective communication with team members, and other stakeholders. Ability to articulate concepts, expectations, feedback, and explanations clearly and effectively.
• Problem Solving: Developing impactful and pragmatic solutions to complex challenges, often under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Adaptability: Capacity to deal with changes and unexpected events and adapt strategies or operations accordingly.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to meet shared objectives. Encourages team collaboration and promotes a positive team environment.
• Time Management: Ensuring tasks are completed within set timelines, balancing the demands of multiple tasks, and maintaining high standards of work.
• Proactive Approach: Not just responding to issues as they arise but forecasting potential challenges and taking preventive measures.

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