Regional Controller Southern Europe

Role Purpose Serve as a business partner to the Managing Director, ensuring strong financial control, accurate accounting in SAP, and compliance with Group policies. Provide support to local subsidiaries within the region.

Main Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Analyse sales performance, margins, new products and key KPIs.

• Prepare and monitor financial and management reports.

• Manage customer credit limits, credit risk, financial status and the dunning process.

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing (accruals, provisions, inventory valuations…).

• Guarantee all accounting entries comply with Group Financial Accounting Policies.

2. Information Systems & IT (Finance-related)

• Act as Key User for FI/CO tools (SAP, BW, BO, dashboards, Informer…).

• Provide support and training to local subsidiaries.

• Ensure proper functioning of internal systems and data networks.

• Oversee system implementations, IT plans and negotiations with IT service providers.

• Prepare and manage the annual IT budget plan.

3. Annual Financial Statements

• Ensure deadlines for monthly and annual closing are respected.

• Prepare documentation for external auditors and support them during audits.

• Assist local controllers in preparing their annual financial statements.

4. Strategic & Operational Controlling

• Act as a bridge between Corporate Controlling, GBU, Production and Sales Controlling.

• Participate in strategic planning for local subsidiaries.

• Provide transparent market and customer insights.

• Monitor margin development and support pricing strategies, including automated pricing in systems.

5. Cost Accounting

• Ensure SAP S/4 is properly configured for cost accounting and profit centre structures.

• Maintain accuracy of cost centre structures.

• Provide operational support to regional and local controlling teams.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Minimum 8 years in Finance/Controlling in an international environment.

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualifications.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of SAP FI/CO, BW, BO, BPC, Power BI, Celonis.

• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical and analytical techniques.

• CRM knowledge is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).

• Fluent in English.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coach and train others.

• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

• Willingness to travel occasionally.