SL Controller MEA

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while providing insightful analysis to support sound business and strategic decision-making. The position involves maintaining financial master data, collecting and validating information from various internal stakeholders, and preparing detailed financial reports and presentations. The individual will also analyze key financial indicators, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and contribute to long-term financial planning and investment evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure data quality within local and divisional financial systems.
- Maintain financial Master Data or collaborate with the Master Data team by gathering accurate information from business units.
- Collect and verify data from internal stakeholders, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and correct analytical allocation such as project, department, product, or business line.
- Maintain organizational hierarchies related to financial data.
- Prepare and provide scorecards and standard financial reports.
- Analyze trends across key Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet indicators, including revenue, operating expenses (OPEX), cost of goods sold (COGS), days sales outstanding (DSO), inventory, and capital expenditures (CAPEX).
- Deliver variance analysis with explanatory comments comparing actuals versus budget and prior year figures to relevant finance and business teams.
- Prepare monthly financial presentations for management and business stakeholders.
- Collect, consolidate, and load data for budget and forecast preparation within the assigned scope, based on assumptions provided by business units and controllers.
- Assist in the development of the company’s 3-year financial plan.
- Gather relevant operational and product line data to prepare business cases for investment committees, particularly for CAPEX and research and development projects.
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses as required.
- Take ownership of financial Master Data quality and accuracy.
- Design and develop new reports and financial analyses to support business needs.
- Analyze financial information and engage in discussions with finance and business partners to provide insights.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance control processes (VCP), monitoring performance against established baselines.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience in financial data management and analysis within a corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of financial systems and Master Data management.
- Proficiency in preparing financial reports, scorecards, and presentations.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data, including P&L and Balance Sheet components.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with finance teams and business stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure data integrity.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in preparing business cases for investment committees and long-term financial planning.
- Familiarity with financial planning tools and ERP systems.
- Advanced skills in data analysis and report design.
- Exposure to multi-divisional or international financial environments is an advantage.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic financial initiatives and influence business decisions.
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in maintaining financial data integrity and supporting strategic financial decisions through detailed analysis and reporting.