Financial Controller

Business Unit Controller

Can you bring your experience to our Finance department at ASSA ABLOY? Join our ambitious branch in Bucharest, Romania, and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What would you do as our Business Unit Controller

As a Business Unit Controller, you will lead the financial area and provide finance business partnering to our Business Unit Manager by working closely on planning, analysis and execution, including financial controlling and reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures, while providing insightful analysis and recommendations. You will also be the local contact for financial matters to our Regional Headquarters and report in a dotted line to the Regional controller.

You would also:

• Take a proactive role in controlling the business performance and supporting the business to achieve targeted results.
• Play a key role in the continued development of deliverables, including reporting, budgeting and planning processes, by partnering with business leaders.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and forecasting processes for the business unit.
• Control the company's costs, revenues and cash flows, including optimization proposals/tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure that sales and operations adhere to financial and legal requirements and ASSA ABLOY procedures and enforce that every part of the organization follows defined standards for processes and data management, resulting in reliable financial and reporting outcomes.
• Manage working capital (e.g., inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable) to optimize cash flow.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as well as external legal on litigation matters.
• Be responsible for debt management and collections, and assessment of payment terms of commercial contracts.

The skills and experience you need:

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Economics or Finance, can be replaced by certified accountant or ACCA/CIMA/similar certification or extensive financial experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance with experience in a similar position.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail and a structured personality.
• High ethical standards, acting trustworthy and transparently, with a clean criminal record in financial and business areas.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and basic orientation in IFRS.
• Fluency in Romanian and an advanced level of English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel at an advance level, good command of PowerPoint).
• Experience in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is an advantage.
• Experience and capability to handle demanding discussions with senior leaders.

What we offer:

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.

• A competitive salary and motivating incentive schemes.
• Healthcare contributions.