# Job Description: Financial Controller

## About the Role
The Financial Controller plays a vital role in driving the financial performance of the company, directly reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position is designed to collaborate closely with operational teams to optimize cost structures and ensure budget adherence. The Financial Controller will act as a key contact and reference for growth and international development projects.

The primary objectives include building and monitoring budgets, producing and analyzing financial reports, and ensuring the reliability and timeliness of financial closures. Collaboration with different departments and financial modeling for international projects are also essential aspects of this role.

## Key Responsibilities
– **Financial Supervision and Monitoring**
– Develop and oversee the annual budget, forecasts, and medium-term strategic plans in partnership with various departments.
– Produce and analyze monthly financial reports (P&L, KPIs) for management and the broader organization.
– Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and punctual monthly and annual closures.
– Analyze working capital and manage operational cash flows.

– **Operational Partnership and Cost Optimization**
– Work closely with operational teams (marketing, digital, operations) to assess their performance metrics.
– Identify profitability improvement levers and design action plans to achieve cost savings.
– Support teams in estimating the ROI of internal projects and initiatives.
– Design, implement, and automate dynamic dashboards (Excel/Power BI) to aid local decision-making.

– **International Projects Reference**
– Model financial implications and analyze the profitability of international launches and investments.
– Act as a financial liaison between headquarters and local entities or partners.

## Required Skills
– Master’s degree in Finance, Management Control, or Audit.
– 3 to 5 years of experience in operational management control or financial auditing.
– Proficient in Excel (modeling, analysis, advanced formulas) and ideally Power BI or an ERP system.
– Strong knowledge of accounting practices and financial management.
– Ability to construct budget scenarios and decision-support tools.
– Proficiency in English for effective communication with international stakeholders.
– Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and independence.

## Preferred Skills
– Experience with financial modeling for international projects.
– Familiarity with automated reporting tools.

## Benefits
– Strategic role at the core of the company’s performance objectives.
– Regular interactions with international teams and partners.
– Stimulating work environment that encourages autonomy, initiative, and responsibility.
– One day of remote work per week.
– Immediate or rapid availability is preferred.

## Useful Links
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## Why You Might Be Interested
This position presents an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in a company’s financial operations. You will collaborate with various teams and have a direct impact on the organization’s strategic initiatives, particularly in international markets. The role fosters an environment where autonomous decision-making and initiative are highly valued, making it ideal for professionals eager to contribute to the company’s growth.