Financial Controller DSM – Heerlen

For the Finance function in the finance region EMEA, we are looking for a legal entity controller to support the business in Czech Republic. As Financial Controller you ensure the delivery and execution of the finance planning, actuals, closingand reporting activities for the assigned reporting units. Act as service receiver for “finance actuals and closing services” as supplied by Financial Shared Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Point of contact for the Finance Business Partner & direct contact to budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process;
• Responsible for balance sheet management and reconciliation for the allocated entities; Prepare planning figures (e.g. based on Top Down Guidance);
• Ensure that agreed services as agreed with FSS (Financial Shared Services) are delivered up to standard;
• Support Management Reporting BG/BU, Monthly Reporting Deck Forecast/Actuals and Cashflow+ ROCE (ROE / DEBT / EQUITY);
• Responsible for (and analyses on) product costing, variance analyses manufacturing performance, Inventories, CAPEX and first line analyses and insights for actuals, forecast and budget and for setting up relevant allocation cycles in SAP;
• Provide all (accruals, provisions, corrections, etc.) content for Journal Entries (recurring and incidental) to the shared service center;
• Provide evidence for the Internal Control Framework and follows up on remediation plans.We Bring
• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive;
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone;
• Flexibility at work – working in the office (Heerlen) in combination with working remotely;
• A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary;
• We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally.

You Bring

• (post) Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Financial Controlling; and/or licensed certified public accountant;
• Fluent English (in addition Czech is desirable and a plus);
• Passionate for finance with 3-4 years of work experience and eager to learn more and grow;
• Team-player attitude, excellent inter-personal and stakeholders management skills;
• In-depth understanding of Finance and Accounting processes;
• Willingness to travel to the Czech Republic regularly (appr. 3 times per year);
• SAP experiences recommended;
• Analytical skills and ability to translate financial data in to relevant insights (descriptive, diagnostic and predictive information) for financial planning, actuals and reporting activities, by making use of the latest digital tooling.