Business Partnership and Controlling Analyst

Role Purpose:The Business Controller is a key member of the Business Controlling team, owning financial analysis and performance management for an assigned scope. The role combines FP&A, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex, international, multi-entity environment. We are looking for an experienced controller who can take end-to-end ownership of their scope, operate autonomously, and act as a trusted sparring partner for operations. Key Responsibilities:Reporting & Performance Management: • Own the preparation and delivery of weekly & monthly management reporting packs (actuals vs. budget/forecast) • Collect, check, and consolidate financial data from multiple sources and entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness • Maintain, improve, and rationalize recurring reports, templates, and dashboards • Provide insightful commentary on performance, highlighting risks and opportunities Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): • Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts for the assigned scope • Drive variance analyses and deliver clear, decision-oriented commentary on financial performance • Develop and maintain financial models and Excel-based tools • Own ad-hoc analyses and challenge business cases with a critical, constructive mindset Business Partnering: • Act as a sparring partner for operational teams and support functions (Accounting, HR, IT, etc.) in performance reviews • Translate financial data into clear, actionable outputs for non-finance stakeholders, up to senior management level • Lead financial input in regular business review meetings Process & Data Quality: • Drive continuous improvement of reporting files, controlling templates, and forecast processes • Lead standardization and documentation of controlling processes • Identify data quality issues and drive their resolution • Leverage financial systems (ERP, BI tools) used across the scope and contribute to their evolution Skills & Personal Attributes Technical & Analytical Skills: • Strong command of financial data and analytical problem-solving • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, structured workbooks) • Solid command of P&L mechanics and management accounting concepts • Strong interest in financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvement • Experience with ERP or BI tools is a plus (D365, Power BI, etc.) Personal & Soft Skills: • Fluent in English (B2 minimum) • Autonomous, structured, reliable, and detail-oriented • Proactive, with full ownership of deliverables and deadlines • Comfortable managing senior stakeholders and working remotely across countries and functions • Strong communicator, able to simplify complexity for non-finance audiences • Able to manage competing priorities and deliver on time in a fast-paced setting Experience & Background: • 3+ years of experience in a finance, controlling, or FP&A role • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field • Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is a plus