Subsidiaries Controller

Role Overview You will act as the primary financial reference point for a portfolio of foreign subsidiaries, ensuring high-quality reporting, supporting local finance teams, and contributing to strategic decision-making at Group level.This position offers broad exposure to senior management and a unique opportunity to influence processes, performance, and financial governance across multiple countries.The role requires availability to travel across Europe and internationally when needed.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Monthly Closing- Coordinate the monthly closing cycle of assigned foreign subsidiaries, ensuring punctuality, accuracy, and consistency with Group accounting principles (IFRS).- Review and validate P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow submissions, performing variance analyses and identifying improvement areas.- Ensure compliance with Group policies, local GAAPs, and internal control requirements.- Support local teams in resolving accounting issues, adjusting entries, and improving data quality.Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for international subsidiaries, consolidating data and challenging key assumptions.- Prepare scenario analyses and risk assessments to support Group strategic planning.- Present financial performance to HQ management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.Performance Management & Business Partnering- Develop and monitor KPIs to support business performance at local and Group level.- Provide actionable insights to enhance profitability, cost efficiency, and cash generation.- Collaborate with local General Managers and Finance Managers to drive financial discipline and operational improvements.Intercompany, Tax & Compliance- Oversee intercompany flows, including transfer pricing, cross-charges, and reconciliation.- Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and support internal/external audit requests.- Collaborate with tax, treasury, and legal functions on cross-border topics.Process Improvement & Digitalization- Contribute to the harmonization of reporting tools, processes, and policies across subsidiaries.- Support finance digital transformation initiatives, such as the adoption of BI tools (Power BI) or ERP enhancements.- Lead or participate in integration projects for newly acquired companies.Requirements:Education- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.Professional Experience- 3–7 years in controlling, audit, or financial analysis, ideally within multinational environments.- Experience managing foreign subsidiaries or international reporting processes.- Exposure to IFRS, consolidation processes, and internal controls frameworks.Technical Skills- Strong command of financial statements, accounting principles, and variance analysis.- Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Power Query & BI tools (Power BI preferred).- Advanced use of the whole Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar).- Understanding of transfer pricing, intercompany processes, and budgeting methodologies.Soft Skills- Fluent English, both written and spoken (additional languages are a plus).- Strong analytical mindset and structured approach to problem solving.- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.- Ability to work with culturally diverse teams and build trust remotely.- Proactivity, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.