Financial Controller

Job description

Inetum is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our dedicated Finance team. The role offers significant visibility and involves close collaboration with the Country CEO/Delivery heads/Sales head/Regional CFO/Group Finance team etc. The successful candidate will oversee controlling and FP&A for a specific area within the organization and manage cross-functional projects impacting multiple business areas. Experience in the digital services and solutions sector is highly valued. Responsibilities of the role: Controlling: Lead the monthly financial closing and reporting process, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, margin reporting, and variance analysis against budget and forecast. Drive profitability and performance management through detailed analysis of revenue, gross margin, utilization, project profitability, cost optimization opportunities, and business risks. Oversee the budgeting and forecasting cycle, coordinating with business leaders to prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, financial projections, and scenario analyses. Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements, company policies, and risk management procedures. Act as a strategic business partner to management by providing financial insights, supporting operational and commercial decision-making, evaluating business cases, and recommending actions to improve financial performance. Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports meant for senior management and stakeholders. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data, maintaining compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. Emphasize high-quality reporting and clarity in written comments. Submit the financials into the group tools like TM1/Opera etc actuals monthly, quarterly for forecasting and yearly for budgeting. Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, highlighting key variances and recommending corrective actions. Transformation & Process improvement: Lead and participate in cross-functional projects that impact multiple areas of the business: Implementation of new EPM, alignment of reporting practices, creation of definitions for KPIs, etc. Provide financial expertise and support for strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate activities. Cash: Manage cash-flow and working capital performance through cash forecasting, receivables monitoring, collection follow-up, payment planning, liquidity management, and optimization of the cash conversion cycle. Lead the budgeting and forecasting process by preparing annual budgets, rolling forecasts, financial projections, scenario analyses, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth. Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance. 6+ years of experience in controlling, financial planning and analysis, preferably within a mid / large organization. Experience in an IT / Digital services company is desired. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (written and spoken). Proven experience preparing high-quality reports and presentations for senior leadership and boards. Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools. Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work. Teamwork abilities, curiosity, and tenacity. Experience working in multicultural or international teams is an advantage. What we offer: Excellent remuneration package; 24 paid vacation days; Flexible working arrangements; Additional Health insurance; Training and certifications; Great working environment and team spirit. Inetum is a European leader in digital services. Every day, the Group's 28,000 consultants and specialists aim to make a digital impact for businesses, public sector bodies and society as a whole: solutions that contribute to performance, innovation and the common good. Present in 19 countries, close to the regions, and with its major software publisher partners, Inetum meets the challenges of digital transformation with proximity and flexibility. Inetum has forged strategic partnerships with 4 of the world's leading software publishers - Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft and SAP - and is pursuing a dedicated acquisition strategy to become one of Europe's top 5 in these technologies, and offer the best expertise to its customers.