Head of Controlling at BURN

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-5 controllers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Allocate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Prepare and coordinate the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with the finance team, other stakeholders and CFO.
• Other reporting to management, the board and other stakeholders such as banks and other financial institutions.
• Prepare financial analyzes, profitability assessments and provide a good decision basis for management.
• Ensure accounting and tax compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which BURN operates.
• Ensure close financial follow-up of the company’s business areas and units, including supporting managers and contributing to a better understanding of finances.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on cost structures across the business.
• Review inventory valuations, stock movements, and related cost impacts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Develop financial models and simulations for scenario planning.
• Track key performance metrics and recommend improvement actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee the use and development of financial controlling systems and tools.
• Lead the budgeting process and obtain relevant information in collaboration with department heads and Senior Management Team.
• Ad hoc reporting and analyzes and projects.
• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's degree or CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred).
• 7+ years' experience in controlling, finance, or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cost controlling, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Proven track record of preparing management and board-level reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of financial systems (e.g., SAP, MS NAV, Oracle, or equivalent ERP).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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