Description
We are seeking a Business Controller for our client, a rapidly growing services company.
Reporting directly to the CFO, your primary mission will be to conduct in-depth analysis of the company's financial data and operations to determine the true cost of our activities, profitability per contract and per client, and optimize business margins. You will serve as the strategic bridge between Finance, Operations, and Commercial departments, transforming financial data into profitable business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Profitability and Pricing Analysis:
* Calculate the actual profitability of each contract and client.
* Build cost models for commercial proposals and tenders/appels d'offres.
* Assess whether current selling prices are appropriate and propose pricing adjustments.
* Cost Analysis and Allocation (Cost Accounting):
* Analyze the current cost structure and identify optimization opportunities.
* Accurately allocate and distribute indirect costs (personnel, maintenance, fleet, overheads).
* Review cost center architecture and their allocation criteria.
* Reporting, Budgeting, and FP&A:
* Prepare periodic financial reporting for the General Management and CFO.
* Monitor and analyze variances: Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast.
* Lead the preparation of the annual budget and forecast revisions.
* Design probabilistic scenarios and sensitivity analyses (stress testing: "If costs increase by 10%, what is the impact on margin?").
Business Partner:
* Collaborate closely with Commercial, Operations, and Maintenance departments to understand the real operational context behind the numbers.
* Provide analytical insights to enhance financial steering and decision-making.
Candidate Profile:
* Experience: 3\-5 years in management control, FP&A, cost accounting, or business analysis, preferably within the services sector.
* Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration (ADE), Economics, or Industrial Engineering.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling (mandatory).
* High-level English to participate in meetings conducted in English.
* Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and ERPs.
* Solid knowledge of analytical accounting / cost accounting.
Competencies:
* Highly analytical profile, curious and detail-oriented, while maintaining a holistic business perspective.
* Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental influence capability.
* Growth and career development opportunity: We seek someone eager to grow alongside the company and assume increasing responsibilities as the business scales.
* High-impact position: You will work directly with the Finance Leadership team; your analyses, models, and recommendations will shape strategic decisions on pricing, contracts, and profitability.
* Continuous development and learning: You will gain comprehensive visibility into the company’s operations, collaborating with Commercial, Operations, and Finance departments.
* Dynamic work environment: A culture where your ideas matter, initiative is rewarded, and autonomy is encouraged.
* Competitive compensation.