Group Controller

Job Description

Join our team as Group Controller and become a financial strategic decision maker who acts as sparring partner of the CFO and Manager Group Control.

We seek a talented financial professional to join our team, which includes the Manager Group Control and two Senior Group Controllers. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team facing exciting challenges, such as implementing a new consolidation tool and enhancing related reporting processes. You will be at the forefront of creating the structural foundation for our future success. One of your key responsibilities will be identifying financial risks arising from our operations across various market segments. This critical aspect of the position will require you to engage regularly with Finance Managers, Project Controllers, and Business Controllers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of potential risks and to develop effective mitigation strategies.

As Group Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, performing financial analytics and forecasting. You will operate in a complex environment with various stakeholders, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.

In this function you have a vital role in:

• Carrying out the financial planning, budgeting, consolidation, reporting and forecasting processes.
• Preparing short-term and long-term cash forecasts to create insights about liquidity and financial stability.
• Monitoring and analysing financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Actively contributing to financial strategies and policy-making and translate these strategies into operational plans.
• Developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain compliance and mitigate financial risks. You ensure compliance with legal requirements and accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Preparing comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators, and present findings to executive stakeholders.
• Preparing Annual Accounts. Collaborate with external auditors for annual audits and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Maintaining relationship with our business units across the globe, ensuring seamless integration and communication within IHC's financial operations.
• Staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in financial management (preferably in Group Control).
• RA accreditation, RC or Executive Master of Finance & Control (or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with IFRS.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.

Please note that only candidates with valid EU work visa will be considered as viable candidates.

Royal IHC offers you: 

• Unlock your potential with exciting career opportunities at IHC. Whether you aspire to become a Business Controller, Finance Manager, or excel in other financial roles, we offer a dynamic environment for growth and success.
• A gross monthly salary between € 5.800,- and € 8.000,- +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).
• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.  
• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).  
• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.  
• Good disability insurance.  
• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.  
• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.    
• A training budget of €1,500 every three years.   
• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day). 
• € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.  
• A profit-sharing scheme. 

Selection process:
After your application, a CV screening will take place first. If your profile aligns sufficiently, a brief telephone intake with the Corporate Recruiter will follow. You will then proceed with a selection process consisting of two interview rounds. After a positive second interview, we will schedule a discussion about the terms of employment. We aim to complete the entire selection process within five weeks.