Business Controller - Commercial
We have an incredible opportunity for a Business Controller overseeing our Commercial function to join our SDO team in Lisbon. As a Business Controller – Commercial, you will be responsible for overseeing internal day-to-day Financial and Business Controlling & Analytics operations.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct financial controlling on P/L and BS, and various product groups, areas, countries, and brands.
* Ensure the accuracy of IP (Intercompany Profit) elimination processes.
* Conduct business controlling – explain simple deviations and identify their causes in collaboration with Finance Business Partners.
* Update and manage monthly Business Summary Review (BSR) reports.
* Monthly controlling of Cognos load in Tabular.
* Prepare, transform, and upload forecast data into financial planning software (Jedox) based on consolidating input from different systems.
* Support Finance Business Partners in Commercial with reports/presentation preparation (ad-hoc).
* Proactively raise issues/concerns if any which can impact the performance of activities within timelines.
* Identify opportunities for process scope extension/improvement within the business controlling function and implement streamlined processes.
* Actively participate in functional and technical training related to ERP Systems and consolidation tools to enhance knowledge and improve financial/business controlling capabilities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance / MBA CMA or CPA are preferred.
* Total relevant controlling / FP&A experience of 3-5 years.
* Strong understanding of financial, management reporting, and controlling activities.
* Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 HANA), proficiency in Excel.
* Experience with consolidation and forecasting tools (e.g., IBM Cognos, Jedox) is a plus.
* Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Positive and curious mindset.
* Previous experience in a Shared Service Center or multinational environment is a plus.