East EMEA Controller

Professional Experience & Skills

• 8–10 years of experience in Controlling, ideally in international and mid-sized organizations.
• Previous exposure to Software and Services business is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven track record of delivering reliable data.
• Ability to work effectively with executive-level stakeholders.
• Energetic, flexible, and capable of driving change in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Financial BI tools.
• Fluent in Czech and English (oral and written).

To support our dynamic growth, we are seeking an experienced Controller for the East EMEA region, covering operations in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. This role oversees a combined turnover of €50M+ and a headcount of 150 employees (80 based in CZ) in a fast-changing environment. This is a replacement position and a key role within our Finance organization.

Job Description

The East EMEA Controller will manage all Controlling and FP&A activities across the four countries, including:

• Month-end closing reporting and analysis
• Forecasting and Budget processes
• You will leverage accounting data produced by local accounting teams and work with Oracle Netsuite ERP and IBM Planning Analytics (IBM-PA).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial visibility to local business leaders and EMEA management.
• Month-End Closing:Prepare standardized closing packages for Turnover, EBITDA, Headcount, and Opex by cost centers.
• Perform profitability analysis by profit centers.
• Communicate results to local and EMEA management teams and escalate issues when necessary.
• Forecasting & Budget:Lead and coordinate forecast processes with local teams.
• Challenge business leaders to deliver quality forecasts and actionable plans.
• Produce forecasts for Headcount, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Free Cash Flow using group reporting tools.
• Act as a Business Partner to Sales and Services teams:Organize and lead closing and forecast meetings.
• Contribute to action plans to optimize EBITDA and identify risks/opportunities.
• Drive improvements in reporting packages and support automation projects using BI tools.