Senior Financial Controlling Analyst (225-613)

The Senior Financial Controlling Analyst plays a critical role in guiding a company's financial strategy and ensuring its fiscal health. This professional is responsible for financial planning, control, and analysis to support decision-making processes. Tasked with a deep understanding of the company's financials, the Senior Financial Controlling Analyst evaluates the financial performance against set objectives, identifies deviations, and offers recommendations to improve financial outcomes. The role involves close collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates for this role should possess exceptional analytical skills, the ability to interpret financial data, and the foresight to anticipate future financial trends. Effective communication skills are essential as this job involves presenting complex financial data to stakeholders and executives in an understandable manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning processes and models.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and statutory financial requirements.
• Monitor financial performance, highlighting trends and analyzing variance implications.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes to support business planning.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for executive reviews.
• Collaborate with departments to improve financial management processes.
• Evaluate internal control systems and suggest improvements and efficiencies.
• Mentor and guide junior financial analysts in developing analysis skills.
• Assist in financial audits and liaise with external auditors as necessary.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to support key business decisions and projects.
• Stay informed on the latest financial regulations and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis or control.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, benchmarks, and fiscal processes.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or other financial tools.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities with a detail-oriented mind.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.