Senior Finance Controller

Hybrid - Upon agreement between you and your supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office and working remotely.

The Senior Finance Controller is responsible for financial management, reporting, and business partnering for Global Business Services operations. The role ensures robust P&L governance, effective budgeting and forecasting, and compliant charging and cost allocation models. Acting as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, the role drives financial transparency, supports decision‑making, and leads finance teams to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Control

• Own profit & loss management for assigned GBS cost centres and entities.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Manage and monitor charging models and cost recharging mechanisms in line with corporate guidelines.

• Ensure financial compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and governance frameworks.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a finance business partner to GBS leadership, Site Head and key commercial and functional stakeholders.

• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.

• Build trusted relationships across regions and functions to enable effective collaboration and alignment.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver high‑quality financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentary.

• Identify risks and opportunities through in‑depth financial analysis and propose corrective actions.

• Support management with forward‑looking insights and scenario assessments.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Drive enhancements to financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworks.

• Contribute to global finance initiatives, transformations, or cross‑site projects as required.

• Support the implementation of standardized finance practices across GBS locations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Solid experience in financial control, management reporting, and business partnering.

• Proven background in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

• Experience working in a shared services, global, or multi‑entity environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Balance sheet and P&L management

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Charging and cost allocation models

• Financial analysis and reporting

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to work through complex and ambiguous situations

• Assertive, trusted advisor with sound judgement

• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on structure and process discipline