Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

The role can be performed in a remote set-up, we are open to candidates based across Europe holding a valid work permit for their country of residence. Source API remote eligibility restrictions: Italy, across cultures and time zonesFull-TimeSenior
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Languages
Fluency in English in addition to local language is a must have. Fluency in German would be a very strong advantage.
Experience
Minimum 15 years
Required Skills
LeadershipMicrosoft Power BIOracle ERPTableauMicrosoft Excel

Requirements

  • Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • Extensive experience (minimum 15 years) in financial controlling, FP&A, or business partnering roles in multi-regional corporate environments.
  • Proven track record in M&A: due diligence, integration processes, valuation, and supporting acquisition decisions.
  • Experience working in a global, high-growth environment with full P&L understanding.
  • Strong technical expertise in consolidations, transfer pricing, intercompany eliminations, multi-entity reporting, and foreign currency translation.
  • Advanced knowledge of IFRS (and US GAAP where relevant) and global compliance frameworks.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (Excel, BI).
  • Oracle ERP experience is mandatory.
  • High data literacy and experience with dashboards, analytics, and automation tools (Power BI, Tableau).
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capacity to prioritise, manage heavy workloads, and remain resilient under pressure.
  • High integrity, ethical values, and a strong moral compass.
  • Ability to influence across cultures and time zones, with clear and concise communication skills.
  • Fluency in English in addition to local language is a must have.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global FP&A processes: budget KPIs, reforecast, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis.
  • Preparation of deliverables to the Executive Committee, including presentations and ad hoc analyses.
  • Provide cross-functional financial analysis to support corporate strategies and organizational priorities.
  • Business partnering with Heads of Regions and Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT).
  • Support leadership in all figure-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions.
  • Take part in screening M&A opportunities, challenge acquisition cases, and support due diligence processes.
  • Support financial integration of acquired companies to align processes and group reporting requirements.
  • Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
  • Point of contact with Group Corporate Finance (Group Control, Treasury, Finance Shared Service Centers).
  • Act as the go-to person for Country Business Managers for finance topics and for local Finance teams regarding global business requirements.
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