Finance Controller/ Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Controller

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Industry: Waste Management

About our client:

Our client is a visionary Romanian company, specialized in advanced waste management. They aim to lead the transformation towards a circular and sustainable society. With innovative technologies and dedicated team, they bring a positive change, protecting the environment and building a green and prosperous future for everyone. As a leader in smart waste management, they are recognized for innovation, creativity and sustainable solutions. They aim to create a world where no valuable material is wasted, but reintroduced into the economic circuit, thus stimulating the sustainable development of society. They are an equal opportunity employer who celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Controller to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting commercial teams, and providing strategic insights through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles and excellent analytical skills to help guide business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Financial Modelling: Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial models to support decision-making, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Commercial Support: Partner with commercial teams to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and profitability assessments to drive revenue and growth.
• Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including variance analysis and KPIs, to senior management and stakeholders.
• Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth financial analysis on business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support business objectives.
• Business Case Development: Support business units in developing financial business cases, including ROI analysis for new initiatives, investments, and projects.
• Variance Analysis: Monitor and explain financial variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, offering actionable recommendations.
• Management Reporting: Create monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providing detailed analysis and insights to senior leadership on financial performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and efficiency gains in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization, including Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to align financial planning with business strategies.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and board presentations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field;
• Experience: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems & analytical tools (Power BI)
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• A dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• A chance to make a significant impact on the companys financial performance and growth