Lead and manage a senior financial controller and a controlling apprentice, while steering the India-based Centre of Excellence responsible for corporate recharges and selected internal controls
Supervise the controlling activities for approximately 15 global structure entities covering corporate overheads, shared services, and support costs.
Govern group recharge models and ensure accurate cost allocations and transfer pricing compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including statutory P&L reviews and IFRS reconciliations.
Monitor and report exceptional income, expenses, provisions, and other non-recurring financial items.
Partner closely with accounting, tax, group controlling, consolidation, FP&A, and audit teams to ensure accurate financial statements and compliance.
Drive process improvement, standardization, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives across controlling activities.
Oversee internal controls and support local, tax, and group audits for entities under responsibility.

Minimum 15 years of progressively senior experience in accounting and controlling.
Fluent English, French would be a strong plus
Proven experience within large multinational organizations, ideally including corporate or regional head office structures.
Strong knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
Proven experience managing and supporting complex audits.
Previous people management experience, ideally including remote teams or Centres of Excellence.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global environment.
Hands-on experience working with SAP.
Strong understanding of shared services recharge models and cost allocation methodologies.
Proactive attitude with a strong focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.

Manager, Controlling – Global Structures

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