Business Controller

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Responsibilities:

Role Overview

The Business Controller plays a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations of the business. This position is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis to support business decision-making and ensure financial health.

The role requires strong expertise in financial reporting, performance analysis and business strategy alignment, as well as working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimise financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring that financial goals align with business objectives. Monitor performance against budgets and provide insightful variance analysis to management.

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements. Present key findings and recommendations to senior management.

Cost Management & Optimisation: Analyse operational costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Support business units in implementing cost control measures and improving profitability.

Business Partnering: Collaborate with various departments (e.g. operations, sales and marketing) to provide financial insights and help drive business decisions. Act as the primary finance partner for business leaders, offering data-driven advice on strategic initiatives, and ensure the Finance function properly supports the needs of the operating businesses.

Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring that business decisions are made with an awareness of potential financial impacts.

Strategic Insights: Provide financial perspectives and insights to help the business achieve its strategic goals. Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support new business opportunities or major investment decisions.

Cash Flow Management: Oversee working capital management and ensure the business maintains optimal liquidity. Provide guidance on cash flow forecasting and working capital strategies.

Internal Stakeholder Communication: Prepare financial presentations and reports for internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and board members. Ensure clear communication of financial results, trends and key performance indicators (KPIs), keep stakeholders updated on progress against key milestones, and keep the BU Head informed of industry developments relevant to an efficient finance function.

Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement technology solutions that streamline financial reporting and analysis.

Leadership: Provide direction and leadership towards the achievement of each business unit’s strategy and annual goals and objectives. Where applicable, manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, promoting a high-performance culture and providing career development opportunities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years’ related experience in financial analysis, controlling or accounting roles, with a strong focus on business partnering and financial strategy.
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial capacity within a business finance function.
• Experience in the manufacturing or chemical industry will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with financial software/ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of business performance metrics and KPIs.
• Expertise in implementing or optimising financial systems and processes.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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