About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Head of Controlling to join an international FMCG organization and take responsibility for financial controlling activities across Eastern Europe.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a finance professional with a strong FMCG background, extensive experience in regional financial management and the ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior executives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing strategic financial insights and supporting key business decisions across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee regional financial controlling activities across Eastern Europe, ensuring high-quality financial planning, analysis and reporting.
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Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes across the region.
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Monitor and analyze financial performance, including P&L, profitability, margins, operating costs and key financial indicators.
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Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support business growth and profitability.
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Act as a trusted finance business partner to regional management, challenging business assumptions and supporting strategic decision-making.
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Identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for operational and cost efficiency improvements.
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Oversee financial performance reviews, variance analysis and management reporting.
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Support commercial and operational teams in evaluating business performance and investment decisions.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial processes, reporting quality and operational efficiency.
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Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives and standards.
Requirements
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Extensive professional experience within the FMCG industry – mandatory.
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Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in finance, including significant experience in controlling, FP&A and financial management.
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Proven track record in a senior finance leadership position, such as Head of Controlling, Regional Finance Director, Finance Director or a comparable role.
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Strong experience managing financial performance across multiple markets within an international organization.
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Excellent understanding of FMCG business dynamics, including profitability, margin management, cost structures and commercial performance.
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Advanced expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and P&L management.
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Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior executives and influence business decisions.
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Strong leadership capabilities, with experience leading finance teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
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Proven track record of driving financial improvements, cost optimization and process efficiency.
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Excellent analytical, communication and decision-making skills.
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Fluency in English.
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University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
What We Offer
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A 12-month employment contract with an international organization.
- Employment based on either an employment contract or a B2B agreement.
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Flexible hybrid working arrangements - 3 days from office.
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Comprehensive private healthcare and life insurance.
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Additional financial and employee benefits.
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Access to a flexible benefits programme.
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Additional days off supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.
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Possibility of occasional remote work from abroad.
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A senior regional role with significant business exposure and influence on financial decision-making.
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Opportunity to work closely with international leadership in a dynamic business environment.